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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Community Health, Whyalla
• Salary:
  • $104,180 - $111,746 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 31 January 2025) - AHP3
  • $88,255 - $102,240 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 31 January 2025) - AHP2

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either an AHP3 or AHP2, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

The Role

As an accomplished and highly skilled clinician, the Regional Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist (AHP3) will deliver top-tier services and provide inspiring clinical and professional leadership to allied health professionals across the FUNLHN region and remote areas of South Australia. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive improvements in service quality, safety, and community-focused distribution, collaborating with allied health staff, managers, and key stakeholders to enhance models of care and workforce development initiatives.

The Occupational Therapist (AHP2) leverages extensive clinical experience and a blend of generalist and specialist knowledge to deliver a comprehensive and integrated range of services tailored to the needs of the local community. Working with increased autonomy, you’ll plan, implement, and evaluate these services, and may also provide clinical supervision to less experienced allied health professionals, assistants, and students. As an integral member of a multi-professional team, collaborating with health professionals and service providers from various sectors, you’ll apply a range of approaches, including preventative care, early intervention, and therapeutic treatment, to ensure optimal outcomes for the community.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact and lead advancements in healthcare delivery, join us and help shape the future of occupational therapy in our vibrant community!

Must hold a recognised qualification within Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association.

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, learn more 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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

The Region

When you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.

 FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

Living in Whyalla means enjoying nearly 300 days of sunshine each year, along with beautiful beaches and a wealth of sports and outdoor activities to suit every interest. Positioned on the Eyre Peninsula, Whyalla is ideally located as a gateway to numerous attractions, just a 2.5-hour drive from Port Lincoln and other scenic spots, or a quick 45-minute drive to the stunning Flinders Ranges. Explore more at Whyalla.

 About Whyalla.pdf

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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

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: 875902

Enquiries

Dan Johnson
A/Team Leader Clinical Services Team
Phone: 0407 611 623
E-mail: daniel.johnson@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

Thursday 17th October 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 875902 Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist Job Pack.pdf

 875902 Occupational Therapist Job Pack.pdf

 JCS+Occupational+Therapist+final.pdf

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