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• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Rural & Remote Mental Health Service, Glenside
• Salary: AHP2 $88,255 to $102,240 p.a. 
• Temporary Full-time position working up to 8 May 2026

Overview

Embark on an Enriching Journey with SA Health: Occupational Therapist Opportunity!

SA Health, South Australia's premier public healthcare provider, invites applications for a compelling Full-time, Temporary Contract position as a Occupational Therapist within the Rural & Remote Mental Health unit of the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (LHN). Based in the vibrant Adelaide CBD, this exceptional opportunity offers a rewarding professional experience until 8 May 2026.

In this pivotal role, you will apply your clinical expertise, generalist and specialist knowledge, and professional competence to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive range of integrated services tailored to the unique needs of consumers, their carers, and families. Working under reduced clinical direction, you will contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants, and students, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, encompassing health professionals and service providers from various sectors, you will utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy, and evaluation approaches. Your skills in effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork will be instrumental in delivering high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

SA Health is committed to creating a workplace that embraces diversity, promotes professional growth, and values work-life balance. We offer competitive remuneration, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a supportive team environment that nurtures your professional aspirations.

Join us at SA Health and be part of an organisation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of South Australians. Contribute to our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services while enriching your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

To apply for this remarkable opportunity, please visit sahealth.sa.gov.au and follow the application instructions. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while advancing your professional journey with SA Health.

Qualifications

You must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist in Australia. In addition, you will have the core mental health skills and knowledge essential to offering a quality and safe mental health service to consumers with a severe and enduring mental illness within a multidisciplinary context. You will demonstrate a commitment to applying consumer-centred practice and community engagement principles in the provision of services, ensuring consumers are meaningfully involved in all aspects of their care. Strong interpersonal skills will be essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people both verbally and in writing.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Find out more about working in Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

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) 
• 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.

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For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 901716

Enquiries

Name: Louise Comer

Title: Nurse Unit Manager/ TL RRIPU

Phone: 70871610

E-mail: Louise.Comer@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

6 June 2025 - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 901716 - Occupational Therapist Role Description.pdf

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