Occupational Therapist

Job no: 912278

Work type: Part time

Location: South East

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network - Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier
• Salary: AHP2 - $88,255 to $102,240 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits and leave loading
• Temporary Part time position working 18.75 hours per week (up to 31 August 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated allied health team at Mt Gambier Hospital. In this role, you will provide high-quality occupational therapy services to support the expanded Emergency Department (ED) and Short Stay Unit (SSU), as well as deliver acute occupational therapy services within the hospital.

What You'll Do

• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centred occupational therapy services in the ED, SSU, and acute wards.
• Assess functional abilities, plan and implement intervention programs, and prescribe equipment or home modifications as required.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery, discharge planning, and care continuity.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice.

About You

You will be a passionate and adaptable occupational therapist with:

• A degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Strong clinical skills and experience in acute care settings.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.

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

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.
• 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.

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Make a real difference in acute and emergency care at Mt Gambier Hospital.

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: 912278

Enquiries

Tara Brook/Kate Noonan

Position: Senior Occupational Therapists

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

28 August week close PM

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

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Advertised: 14 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 28 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time