Occupational Therapist

Overview

AHP1: Under the direct supervision of a responsible senior professional, the Casual Occupational Therapist will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services, appropriate to the needs of the local community. The Occupational Therapist works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, and utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment / therapy and evaluation approaches.

AHP2: The Casual Occupational Therapist applies clinical experience, increasingly generalist and / or specialist clinical knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the local community. The Occupational Therapist works under reduced clinical direction, and may contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, the Occupational Therapist utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment / therapy and evaluation approaches.

Must hold a recognised qualification within Occupational Therapy, be eligible for practicing membership of Occupational Therapy Australia, and fulfill all requirements to achieve and maintain current Registration. For appointment at AHP2 level, must be able to demonstrate AHP2 level competencies, or have a 2 year post-graduate Masters with a related allied health undergraduate degree.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services appropriate to the needs of the local community. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and utilise preventative, early intervention, treatment / therapy and evaluation approaches.

Qualifications

Must hold a recognised qualification within Occupational Therapy; eligible for practicing membership of Occupational Therapy Australia; meet registration requirements. For AHP2, demonstrate AHP2 competencies or have a 2 year post-graduate Masters with a related allied health degree.

Benefits of Joining us

- Salary: $35.00 - $42.73 per hour + 25% casual loading - AHP1; $45.11 - $52.26 per hour + 25% casual loading - AHP2
- Flexible salary packaging options covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions
- Annual leave with recreation leave and leave loading
- Flexible work arrangements; part-time opportunities encouraged
- Health and fitness benefits: Fitness Passport for staff and families
- Career opportunities within the SA Health system
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counselling and support

Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career with a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on your success.

Find out more about working in Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time options. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s) and Requirements

- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A. SA Health Services implement occupational vaccination policies in the workplace.

For information about Relocation Support and working in regional Australia, see the SA Health materials and Move to More resources.

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Enquiries

Name: Alex Longbottom

Title: Allied Health Team Leader

Phone: 0421838355

E-mail: alex.longbottom@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

31 May 2026 - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply and further information.

Attachments

- 899654 - Amended AHP2_OT (Casual) Role Description.pdf
- 899654 - AHP1_CasualOT Role Description.pdf
- JCS+Occupational+Therapist+final.pdf
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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