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Limestone Coast Local Health Network Occupational Therapy Candidate Pool (AHP1/2)

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network - Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier
• Salary: $67,466 - $82,259 p.a (pro rata) - AHP1; $86,950 - $100,729 p.a. (pro rata) - AHP2
• Temporary (full-time, part-time, short term/long term) positions may be available 

We are seeking Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic, large, and well-established Occupational Therapy team which services the beautiful Limestone Coast region. We have opportunities for experienced as well as new graduate clinicians to join us, with positions working diversely across health care, aged care, paediatric and the disability sector. 

The team supports inpatient services to the largest regional hospital in South Australia, as well as connecting to many other regional hospital sites, as well as providing services to paediatric and adult community clients and their families. 

We provide health care services within the Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Kingston, Lucindale, Millicent, Naracoorte, and Penola areas. It is well established with technology and infrastructure to support modern telehealth services. There is the potential to base yourself in a large regional city or in one of the many beautiful surrounding towns and regions.

The Occupational Therapists work within an energetic and rewarding environment working onsite amongst a range of other allied health, nursing, and medical professionals. In addition to the strong professional connections you will make, we are a large workforce with social networking opportunities if you are new to the region. In addition, there is a young professionals association which run regular fun social events within the region.

Occupational therapy is a diverse and flexible discipline and our team provides the option to consolidate skills in preferred areas of practise as well as exposure and the adaptability to extend clinical, networking, communication and leadership skills.

We are continually seeking talented individuals to join our team. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews as opportunities arise.

Feel free to get in touch with us if you require further information.

BENEFITS

• Financial incentives, including salary sacrificing and other provisions
• Up to $13,000 reimbursed Relocation cost may be available
• 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

You must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession, and be eligible for full membership of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. All requirements to maintain current registration must be fulfilled.

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

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. 

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.

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

Applicant Information

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 875216

Enquiries

Tara Brook
Senior Occupational Therapist
8721 1460
tara.brook@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

28 July 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

875216 Occupational Therapist - Job Pack.pdf

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