Clinical Senior Occupational Therapy

Job no: 921143

Work type: Full time

Location: Eyre and Western

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Port Lincoln
• Salary: AHP3 $108,347 to $116,216 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
• Temporary Full Time position (up to 19 November 2027)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Join SA Health as Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist - Port Lincoln.

SA Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team in Port Lincoln's Community and Allied Health unit. This full-time, long-term contract position runs until 19 November 2027, offering exceptional career growth in South Australia's largest health network.

About the Opportunity

As Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist, you will deliver quality services across the Eyre and Far North Region while providing clinical and professional leadership to allied health teams. This role combines hands-on clinical excellence with strategic leadership, contributing to service improvements that directly impact rural communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical service delivery and mentor allied health professionals
• Drive quality, safety and community-focused service distribution improvements
• Collaborate on workforce development and model of care initiatives
• Represent EFNLHN on committees and manage relevant projects
• Contribute to research and evaluation for clinical practice improvements
• Maintain portfolio responsibilities within the Occupational Therapy Network

What You Need

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Eligibility for full membership of relevant Professional Association
• Current registration requirements fulfilled
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership capabilities

You will receive support from our Clinical Operations Manager Allied Health and Advanced Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy, while working collaboratively with regional stakeholders to shape the future of allied health services.

Ready to advance your career while serving rural communities? Apply now to become part of our committed healthcare team.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
• Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement.

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 substance)

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: 921143

Enquiries

Sarah Toome

Position: Clinical Operations Manager Allied Health

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

21 November week close PM

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

Attachments

Advertised: 07 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 21 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time