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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Health, Port Pirie
• Salary: AHP3 $104,180 to $111,746 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Temporary Part time position working 22.5 hours per week (up to 1 February 2027)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Take Your Career to the Next Level as a Senior Clinical Occupational Therapist – Yorke & Northern LHN!

Are you a seasoned Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity to showcase your expertise while making a lasting impact on the community? We’re searching for an experienced and dedicated Senior Clinical Occupational Therapist to join our team at Yorke & Northern Local Health Network (LHN). This role offers you the chance to lead clinical initiatives, guide a talented team, and contribute to improving healthcare services across the region.

Why This Role Matters:

In this senior role, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy services, while also playing a key part in shaping the future of allied health services within the Yorke & Northern region. You’ll work alongside a passionate team of health professionals, managers, and stakeholders to improve models of care, workforce development, and community-driven service delivery. Your leadership will guide your team to achieve the best possible outcomes for the community we serve.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering high-level clinical occupational therapy services and contributing to improvements in service quality and safety.
• Providing clinical and professional leadership to a team of allied health professionals, fostering a supportive environment for continuous learning and development.
• Collaborating with managers and stakeholders to design and implement effective models of care that meet community needs.
• Leading workforce development initiatives to ensure the delivery of outstanding patient care.

What We’re Looking For:

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to:

• Hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and be eligible for full membership with the Occupational Therapy Professional Association.
• Possess the skills and experience required to provide leadership and guidance in a clinical setting.
• Have a passion for continuous improvement and be committed to shaping the future of allied health services.
• Ideally, you’ll also participate in a professional development program to maintain and enhance your skills.

Why You Should Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Clinical Occupational Therapist to grow in a leadership role while making a real difference to the healthcare system. With a focus on collaboration, professional development, and quality care, you’ll be empowered to lead a team and contribute to lasting change across the Yorke & Northern region.

Take the Next Step in Your Career – Apply Today!

If you’re ready to elevate your career and play a key role in shaping the future of occupational therapy services, we encourage you to apply now.

Important Information

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 click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network.

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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 B

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: 908700

Enquiries

Melanie Prior
Position: Healthy Living Team Leader
Phone: 0481 094 873
E-mail: Melanie.Prior@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

8 August 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 908700 - AHP3 Senior Clinical Occupational Therapist Role Description.pdf

Job Capacity Statement - Occupational Therapist.pdf

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