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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
• Position located in Port Lincoln 
• Temporary Part Time
• Salary: AHP3 $108,347 - $116,216 p.a + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Geriatric Outreach Service (GOS), based in Port Lincoln, delivering services across the Eyre and Far North region.

In this clinical leadership role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Geriatricians, Nurse Practitioners and nursing staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older people in the community. You will apply advanced clinical expertise to manage complex cases, provide consultancy and contribute to improved patient outcomes—supporting safe ageing, hospital avoidance, and enhanced quality of life.

You will play a key role in shaping and strengthening Occupational Therapy services within the GOS, contributing to service development, research, and quality improvement initiatives. The role also provides opportunities to lead, mentor and clinically supervise staff and students, while contributing to workforce development across the region.

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical leadership with lifestyle - working in a stunning coastal region while making a meaningful impact in rural and remote healthcare.

Contract Details

This is a temporary part time vacancy working 30 hours per fortnight up to 22 November 2026 and then 15 hours per fortnight from 23 November 2026 until 29 June 2029

How Will You Contribute?

• Deliver advanced Occupational Therapy services for complex geriatric clients
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to staff and students
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support safe, person-centred care
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and evaluation initiatives

Who Are We Looking For?

• Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist eligible for full professional membership?
• Do you have a passion for working with older people and managing complex clinical cases?
• Are you a confident clinical leader who enjoys mentoring and supporting others?
• Do you bring a proactive approach to service improvement, collaboration and innovation?

If you have answered yes to the above, we would love to hear from you!

About Eyre and Far North Local Health Network

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.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: 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.
• Access to regional professional networks
• Supported in Clinical Supervision and Professional Development opportunities
• Lifestyle balance rarely achievable in metropolitan settings
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Applicant Information

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

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC/NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• NDIS Worker Screening
• DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC)

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 935687

Enquiries

Sarah Toome
Clinical Operations Manager Allied Health
Phone: 08 8683 2077
E-mail: Sarah.Toome@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 30 April 2026, 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

935687 AHP3 Senior Occupational Therapist GOS - Role Description.pdf