Senior Occupational Therapist

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 583834
Location: 5085 - NORTHFIELD
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Department for Correctional Services

The Department employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and sixteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through the contribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields, from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers, psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitment ensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders and victims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in our workforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness and better outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, you will encounter interesting professional challenges and you will work alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turn around the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime.

Duties

The Senior Occupational Therapist, Treatment Units as part of a multidisciplinary team is accountable for the provision of occupational therapy services and participates in departmental education, quality improvement and planning activities. These lead to improved clinical outcomes for offenders in the Treatment Units at Yatala Labour Prison. The Senior Occupational Therapist provides key support, assessment, intervention and discharge planning for prisoners requiring clinical intervention in the HDU. They are also responsible for the provision of a group therapy program, and perform duties and assessments to inform clinical risk as part of the High Risk Assessment Team.

The Senior Occupational Therapist demonstrates a specialising level of professional knowledge and skill and is responsible for the daily management, coordination and supervision of occupational therapy services to ensure efficient and effective clinical service provision in line with current best practice. The Senior Occupational Therapist informs and advocates on a wide range of issues as they pertain to their particular client group. They undertake report writing, briefings, research and provide key advice on complex prisoner management, disability, and mental health related matters.  The incumbent will work as part of a multi disciplinary team and will participate and formulate complex clinical assessments, reports and management plans.  The Senior Occupational Therapist will demonstrate a strong knowledge of evidenced based disability and mental health clinical and psychosocial interventions.  Employees classified at this level are experts in their area and stream of practice and have a degree of autonomy and decision making. 

The Senior OT plays a leadership role in the Treatment Units ,collaborates with other MDT, DCS staff and SA Prison Health Service, to actively promote and contribute to research and evaluation to inform improvements in clinical practice.

Special Conditions

• Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements.
• The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check.
• A current South Australian Driver’s Licence is essential.
• A flexible approach to working hours is required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required which may necessitate overnight absences.

Requirements

Essential:  Appropriate degree or equivalent which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA).

Remuneration

AHP3 ($102,641 - $110,094pa)

Enquiries

Ms Stephanie ZulianManager Accommodation Treatment Units (MATU), Yatala Labour Prison(08) 8343 ***************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.All written applications are required to include additional information that specifically addresses the selection criteria outlined in the Job and Person Specification. Your response to each key selection criteria should not exceed one page in length.Please note: Applicants that do not address the selection criteria may be disadvantaged during the shortlisting process.Refer to the Advice to Applicants for information on how to apply.Applicants are required to complete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services.

Additional Information 

This is temporary vacancy for up to 12 months.

Applications close: 28/03/2024 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants Nov 2022.pdf
- Senior Occupational Therapist August 2022 AHP3.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.1 (Fillable).pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.