AHP3 Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist backfill

Job no: 916950

Work type: Full time, Part time

Location: South East

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network - Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier
• Salary: AHP3 $108,347 to $116,216 p.a. + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Full Time position, part-time negotiable (up to 31 December 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

About the Role

Seeking an experienced and highly competent Occupational Therapist to deliver quality clinical services and provide professional leadership to the allied health team in the Limestone Coast region. As a Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist, the role involves the delivery of complex clinical services, consultancy, and leadership within a multi-disciplinary rural health context. The successful applicant will drive improvements in quality, safety, and service delivery, supporting both clients and less experienced staff through direct supervision and mentorship. You will be working alongside a highly experienced Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist as both roles support the Occupational Therapy department in close collaboration with each other.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver complex clinical and consultancy Occupational Therapy services across the Limestone Coast Local Health Network.
• Lead and supervise the Occupational Therapy team, providing mentoring to less experienced therapists and allied health assistants.
• Collaborate closely with allied health professionals, managers, and stakeholders on workforce development initiatives, service planning, and service redesign.
• Clinically supervise, support, and educate staff and professional students.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research, and evaluation activities across the network.
• Participate in strategic workforce planning and service development, ensuring evidence-based, client-centred care

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated extensive professional experience delivering Occupational Therapy services, including rural and/or specialty areas.
• Proven leadership, line management, and clinical supervision skills.
• Well-developed communication, team leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in service development, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Current unrestricted South Australian driver's licence.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program.

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 southeastern 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.

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: 916950

Enquiries

Annie Paras

Position: A/Regional Manager Allied Health and Rehabilitation

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Application Closing Date

Sunday 12th October PM

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

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Advertised: 24 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 12 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time