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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Healthy Living Team, Clare
• Salary
  • Classification - AHP2 - $94,997 to $110,052 p.a. (pro rata)*
  • Second Classification - AHP1 - $73,710 to $89,981 p.a. (pro rata)*
• Employment Part time - Temporary Contract (up to 31 December 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

*Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Build Strong Foundations for Healthy Childhood Development

We invite you to join our caring and compassionate multi-disciplinary team at Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN), Clare as a paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).

Our CHAD OTs are leaders in attachment and trauma informed care, play-based therapy and target a range of developmental domains including fine motor skills, activities of daily living, social skill developmental and sensory processing.

The core focus of Yorke and Northern’s CHAD team is to improve developmental outcomes of children aged 0 to 7 years and addressing the health and medical needs of children aged 0 to 18 years living within the YNLHN. We are a public health service and supports children accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Make the move - join the occupational therapy team in Clare

Work location

Clare Valley and the Lower Northern Region

Internationally renowned for its premium wines, gourmet food and breathtaking scenery, the Clare Valley, only two hours north of Adelaide, is a gorgeous tourist hub in the Mid North of South Australia. Uniquely nestled between prime grazing country and rolling hills, the Clare Valley is a charming string of wineries, hamlets, and pristine farmlands steeped in history and home to some of Australia’s best-known vignerons.

The largest health service for this region is based in Clare, with outreach provided to Burra, Snowtown, Balaklava and Riverton (max 40 min drive from Clare).

Incentives & Support

The successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):

• Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g. for travel, removalists)
• 3 months free accommodation and subsidised rental accommodation for short term contracts (up to 1 year)
• Professional supervision within your discipline to support professional and clinical development
• Support in developing your career journey - whether you are an early career clinician or experienced leader, we can help
• Minimum of $2000 per year for professional development and training (can include registrations, travel and accommodation)
• A Transition to Professional Practice Program to support allied health professionals new to rural and remote practice in their first year of practice in a rural setting
• A thorough orientation and buddy system to support relocation and transition

About Us

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

What you need to know

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.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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

• 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

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.  Job ref: 942829

Enquiries

Renee Harmer
Acting Healthy Families Team Leader
Phone: 8638 4656
E-mail: renee.harmer@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

942829 Healthy Families AHP 2 OT Role Description.pdf

942829 Healthy Families AHP 1 OT Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines