* Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
* AHP1/2 | Full Time | Ongoing
* Base Salary Range: $71,217 - $106,330 p.a
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive, integrated range of services designed to meet the needs of the local community through the Whyalla Clinical Services Team for inpatient and outpatient services. Working within a multi-professional team, you will apply preventative, early intervention, treatment and evaluation approaches to support meaningful client outcomes. We encourage new graduates to apply!
At the AHP1 level, you will develop your clinical capability under the direct supervision of a Regional Senior Occupational Therapist, contributing to service delivery as you build confidence and experience. At the AHP2 level, you will draw on your growing clinical expertise to plan, implement and evaluate services with reduced clinical direction, and may also support the supervision and development of less experienced staff, assistants and students.
About You
AHP1
* You must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for full membership of the relevant allied health Professional Association.
* You must be able to deliver clinical services using established methods and standards.
* You must be able to apply professional judgment with Clinical Senior support.
* You must be able to provide one‐on‐one, group and health promotion services.
* You must be able to manage and prioritise your workload.
AHP2
* You must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for practising membership of the relevant Professional Association.
* You must be able to apply professional expertise in increasingly complex practice.
* You must be able to use judgment to adapt methods and techniques.
* You must be able to deliver clinical and consultative services across settings.
* You must be able to manage workload and support team resource planning.
Applicant Information
* Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.
* 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 you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
* The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
* SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Contact
Melissa Reed – Acting Regional Team leader, 0468 600 871, melissa.reed@sa.gov.au
Job Reference
933294
Application Closing Date
Friday 16th October 2026 - 11:55 PM
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