Be MORE at ECH

ECH is a leading South Australian profit-for-purpose organisation with a 60-year legacy of helping people age productively and independently.

We believe our people drive our success, which is why we’re committed to a culture of MORE:

• More Wellbeing through flexible work
• More Connection through a collaborative team environment
• More Growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities

Join us and make a tangible impact in a workplace that values your expertise and supports your ambition.

Your opportunity

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary Allied Health team, delivering person-centred assessments, interventions and education programs across our Wellness Centres, clients’ homes and ECH Independent Living Units.

You’ll assess individual capabilities, develop tailored treatment strategies and provide practical recommendations that support clients to maintain independence, enhance safety and achieve meaningful outcomes. Through evidence-based practice and a holistic approach, you’ll help older people live confidently and independently in their chosen environment.

You’ll make an impact by

• Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and developing tailored treatment plans that support clients to achieve meaningful goals.
• Delivering evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, education and health behaviour change programs in individual and group settings.
• Assessing home environments and recommending equipment, assistive technology and home modifications to enhance safety and independence.
• Empowering clients to maintain independence and wellbeing through person-centred care, advocacy and health promotion initiatives.
• Collaborating with Allied Health professionals to deliver holistic care and contribute to continuous improvement and quality outcomes.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• A current driver’s licence and the ability to travel between client locations.

We would also love you to bring the following skills:

• Experience delivering occupational therapy services within community health, aged care, rehabilitation or similar settings.
• Experience conducting home safety assessments and recommending equipment, assistive technology and home modifications.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why join ECH?

We want you to be MORE with us. We’re passionate about supporting our people through wellbeing programs, opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits—all within a supportive environment where you can thrive.

What does this mean for you?

• Salary packaging of up to $18,549 per year to increase your take-home pay
• Travel reimbursement and modern clinic facilities with onsite support
• Professional supervision and mentoring opportunities with Senior Podiatrists and professional development opportunities
• Work and learn alongside our experienced multi-disciplinary team including Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Dietitians, Nurses and more!
• Health and wellbeing programs, including EAP and wellness initiatives
• Opportunities to connect through team events and organisational gatherings
• Extended parental leave and additional purchased leave Paid
• Work in new and modern clinic facilities with onsite reception and scheduling support

For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at ECH, visit our careers page https://www.ech.asn.au/careers

Ready to be part of something special?

Join us and help older South Australians get MORE out of life. We will review applications as they come in and move quickly to secure the right candidate.

Applications close – Friday 16th October 2026

For more information, please contact @ech.asn.au

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those living with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, part of the LGBTI community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you require reasonable adjustments or would like to share your pronouns at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.

In submitting your application, you agree to ourECH Recruitment Process Terms and Conditions

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