Occupational Therapist

7 days ago


Australia SA Health Full time $71,000 - $86,000 per year

Job no: 916543

Work type: Full time

Location: Far North

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

  • Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
  • AHP1 | Full Time | Ongoing
  • Base Salary Range: $71,217 - $86,938 p.a
  • In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Become part of our team and make a meaningful impact in our community by sharing your passion and expertise in patient care

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breathtaking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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Service:

Allied and Community Health Service

Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

  • Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
  • Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

Support and Training:

  • Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
  • Access to Professional Development funding
  • Support with transitioning into professional practice (AHP1) – through the Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals. Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health
  • Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
  • Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
  • Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

About the Role:

Join our team as a Graduate Occupational Therapist and take the first step in your professional journey within a supportive and collaborative environment. Working under the guidance of a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering preventative, early intervention, treatment, and evaluation services tailored to community needs. With structured supervision, mentoring, and clear development pathways, you'll grow your skills in rehabilitation and progress toward advanced roles. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting patients' recovery, independence, and transition back to community living, all while being backed by strong peer and senior OT support.

Learn more about our Allied Health workforce

Looking for a change in scenery? – Allied Health

About You:

  • Must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for full membership of the Occupational Therapy Professional Association.
  • For those disciplines requiring Registration, all requirements to maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional associations accredited continuous professional development program
  • Provide a broad range of clinical services, selecting, adopting and applying methods, procedures and standards which are generally well established and straight forward.
  • Exercise professional judgment within prescribed areas, with support from a Clinical Senior to verify methods and results.
  • Provide straightforward clinical services, including one-on-one, group and health promotion activities.
  • Manage and prioritise personal workload.

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

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

Applicant Information:

  • The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
  • 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: 916543

Want To Know More? Contact:

Lisa Ryan - Acting Restorative Care Team Leader, ,

Application Closing Date: Thursday 9th October PM

Attachments:

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Advertised: 25 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 09 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time



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