An opportunity exists for either psychology or occupational therapy disciplines to join the Young Offender Program clinical team 

• Provide intervention to young people to desist from offending behaviour
• Support young people to strengthen their engagement in community
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders 

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

About the Business

Our Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families, including those involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The division also supports DHS's Closing the Gap commitments.

Role Details

The Senior Occupational Therapist and Senior Psychologist roles are part of Youth Justice Therapeutic Services and are accountable to the Clinical Manager  - Young Offender Program for: 

• delivering advanced occupational therapy assessment, psychological assessment, case formulation, intervention planning, and consultation for young people identified through the YOP process
• contribute to reducing young offender reoffending by addressing functional impairments, environmental barriers, and developmental needs through trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice and supporting access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to service innovation, and supporting the development of best practice models in youth justice and disability support.  

An exciting opportunity exists for either psychology or occupational therapy disciplines to join the Young Offender Program (YOP) clinical team. Closely working with the YOP Cultural Team, this role supports young people and their families through individualised, clinically sound and culturally informed assessment and intervention. The position plays a key role in reducing youth offending and promoting positive change. Please refer to the specific role descriptions for more details.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Essential Qualifications

Incumbent should hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OBTA) and must hold and maintain registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Additional Information

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of 2 pages, addressing how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the role description. You are also required to provide three work referees, one of whom must be your recent line manager, and attach your current resume via the online application form. For further information and how to apply for this role please visit our DHS website www.dhs.sa.gov.au/careers

Enquiries to:

Melissa Saliba
0435 543 980
[email protected]

Diversity and Inclusion

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will get back to you.

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.