Occupational therapist (townsville)

Occupational Therapist – Allied Health Professional Level 1 (AHP1) – Full Time Contract (up to 2 years)

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge – A full‐time temporary contract up to two years. Salary: $73,******–$89,****** p.a., including superannuation, leave loading, salary sacrifice benefits and potential regional incentives (subject to the Enterprise Agreement).

Location

Murray Bridge, South Australia – part of RMCLHN covering Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.

Responsibilities

• Provide person‐centred occupational therapy services across paediatrics, acute care, residential care, aged care and community settings.
• Develop and deliver evidence‐informed treatment plans under the guidance of an experienced AHP2 clinician.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and external service providers to coordinate care.
• Deliver preventive, early intervention, therapeutic and evaluation services to individuals, groups and health‐promotion contexts.
• Manage and prioritise own workload effectively.
• Support professional development and expand clinical capability through exposure to diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Eligible for practising membership of the relevant Qualified Association.
• Demonstrated ability to apply professional judgement with support from a senior clinician.
• Experience or readiness to provide individual, group and health‐promotion services.

Legal & Training Requirements

• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check.
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups.
• Appropriate immunisation – CategoryA as required by SA Health.

Additional Information

• Flexible work arrangements are available.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and supports flexible working.
• Relocation support where applicable.
• Salary sacrifice benefits and welfare options available.

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

SA Health is committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence are strongly encouraged to apply. Workplace adjustments to optimise performance are available.

Application Information

Application closing date: Friday26th June. For enquiries, contact CarlyBaker.