Occupational Therapist

Job no: 918702

Work type: Full time

Location: Yorke and Mid North

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo
• Salary: $71,217 - $86,938 p.a. - AHP1 | $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. - AHP2 + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice + Regional Incentives may apply
• Temporary Full time position (up to 26 June 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a AHP-1 or AHP-2.

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a reliable and dedicated Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our friendly Community and Allied Health team in Wallaroo.

The Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist (OT) is a member of a community-based, multi-disciplinary specialist Rehabilitation team, providing services across inpatient and ambulatory settings. Working in partnership with local team members and metropolitan-based Rehabilitation Specialists, the Rehabilitation OT will contribute to the planning, development and implementation of Rehabilitation services in Wallaroo. Services will focus on improving health outcomes, functional capacity and quality of life, in accordance with the State-wide Rehabilitation Service Plans.

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-professional 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.

Wallaroo and the Yorke Peninsula

Blessed by nature and embraced by sea, the Yorke Peninsula offers stunning beaches and friendly coastal towns, while inland are historic mining villages and spectacular national parks. You will find magnificent beaches and jagged shorelines, friendly locals and rich farmland.

The largest health service for this region is based in Wallaroo, with outreach provided to the Copper coast and Southern Yorke Peninsula including Moonta, Kadina, Maitland, Point Pearce, Minlaton and Yorketown (max 1.5hr drive from Wallaroo).

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Yorke and Northern Local Health Network – We care for you

INCENTIVES & SUPPORT

The successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):

• Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g. for travel, removalists)
• 3 months free accommodation and subsidised rental accommodation for short term contracts (up to 1 year)
• Professional supervision within your discipline to support professional and clinical development
• Support in developing your career journey - whether you are an early career clinician or experienced leader, we will help
• Professional development and training allowance (can include registrations, travel and accommodation where required)
• A Transition to Professional Practice Program to support allied health professionals new to rural and remote practice in their first year of practice in a rural setting
• A thorough orientation and buddy system to support relocation and transition
• Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement.

Important Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• 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 required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 918702

Enquiries

Melanie Prior

Position: Healthy Living Team Leader

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E-mail:

Application Closing Date

31 October week close PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time