• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Country Health Connect
• Location based in Mount Barker
• Salary: AHP1/AHP2 $68,478 -$102,240 p.a (pro rata) + Superannuation + leave loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary part time position working 67.5 hours per fortnight (0.9FE) up to 1 June 2026

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

We are offering a rewarding temporary part-time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Children’s Health and Development (CHAD) Team in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, based at Mount Barker. Whether you're building your early career as an AHP1 or bringing clinical experience as an AHP2, this role offers the chance to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment delivering impactful early intervention and therapy services to children aged 0–7. You'll support children with a variety of developmental needs, including those accessing services through the NDIS, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of local families in the Adelaide Hills region.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is in Mount Barker).  We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community.  Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness.  We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Do you thrive in a team environment where collaboration and shared learning improve outcomes for children and families?
• Are you passionate about paediatrics and committed to delivering early intervention and culturally safe care?
• Do you enjoy variety in your role, from one-on-one therapy to community and group work?
• Are you ready to grow — whether you're looking to develop your clinical skills or take on more leadership and supervision as an experienced OT?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on...

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day.  We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness.

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based assessment, therapy, and early intervention services for children aged 0–7 with developmental needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community partners to deliver holistic, family-centred care.
• Participate in service planning, quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to innovative therapy delivery models.
• Support and/or supervise students, assistants, and less experienced clinicians, depending on your level of experience.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us.  We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• 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
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards.  To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake.  These are detailed on the Role Description, and do vary depending on what is required in the role, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised.  The policy on immunisation is very detailed, so please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries.  Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
• You will be required to hold registration with AHPRA to practice as an Occupational Therapist within our organisation.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & 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.

NEED TO RELOCATE?

At Barossa Hills Fleurieu we offer you financial support to relocate if you need to move.  See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health

HELP IS HERE!

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 906138), or reach out to Sarah Walter, CHAD Team Leader – South on phone: 0481484179 or via E-mail: sarah.walter@sa.gov.au

More information is offered via our Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf.  Please also click here for our Australian applicant guideline or if you are an international candidate click here for our International applicant guidelines

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DON’T HESITATE!  Applications Close on 30 July 2025 at 11:55PM

Attachments

906138 AHP1 Occupational Therapist - Role Description.pdf

906138 AHP2 Occupational Therapist -Role Description.pdf