Occupational Therapist

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network - Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier
• Salary:
• $71,217 - $86,938 p.a. (pro rata) - AHP1 + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional incentives may apply
• $91,785 - $106,330 p.a (pro rata) - AHP2 + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional incentives may apply
• Temporary Full Time up to 31 December 2026

Step into a rewarding role as a Rural Generalist Occupational Therapist with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network. This temporary full-time position offers the opportunity to deliver diverse, person-centred OT services across a wide range of settings, including hospital, community, aged care, paediatrics, and disability services. Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced Occupational Therapist, we encourage you to apply

Based in the beautiful Limestone Coast region, this role offers flexibility to work from Mount Gambier or surrounding towns - including Bordertown, Kingston, Lucindale, Millicent, Naracoorte, and Penola – by negotiation. Our team is well-equipped with modern technology and telehealth infrastructure, allowing you to deliver high-quality care to clients across the region.

You will work within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team, including allied health professionals, nurses, and medical staff. This role offers exposure to a broad scope of practice, the chance to consolidate your skills, and opportunities to develop leadership, networking, and professional capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive OT services across hospital, community, and aged care settings.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate client-centred programs to improve functional capacity and quality of life.
• Provide guidance and support to students, allied health assistants, and less experienced clinicians.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other service providers to ensure integrated, holistic care.

Who We're Looking For:

• Occupational Therapist (AHP1/AHP2) with relevant registration and experience.
• Skilled in delivering diverse OT services in hospital, community, and paediatric settings.
• Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and contribute to team development.
• Adaptable, flexible, and passionate about supporting regional communities.

Why Join Us?

• Job security and financial incentives: 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.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Work/life balance - many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young and mature professionals
• Supported in Clinical Supervision and Professional Development opportunities, including New Graduate Support Program
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Regional incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Careers at Limestone Coast Local Health Network

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the south-eastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at 

Applicant Information

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 919130

Enquiries

Tara Brook

Senior Occupational Therapist

Application Closing Date

6 November 2025, 11:55PM

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

919130 AHP1 Occupational Therapist - Role

919130 AHP2 Occupational Therapist - Role