* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community and Allied Health
* Port Lincoln
* Salary : AHP2 $88,255 -$102,240 p.a (pro rata)
* Temporary Part time working 60 hours per fortnight, up to 1 May 2026
Join Our Team as a Restorative Care Occupational Therapist in the Eyre and Far North Community and Allied Health Team
Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for restorative care? The Eyre & Far North Local Health Network is seeking a skilled Restorative Care Occupational Therapist to join our Transitional Care Program and provide high-quality services to our clients.
About the Role : As an Occupational Therapist with our network, you will provide essential health services tailored to the needs of our local communities. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will engage in preventative care, early intervention, treatment, and evaluation, collaborating with health professionals and service providers from various sectors to deliver holistic care.
Key Responsibilities :
* Comprehensive Care : Deliver a broad range of occupational therapy services, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation, tailored to the specific needs of individuals within the community.
* Team Collaboration : Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating with other health professionals and service providers to ensure integrated and effective care.
* Regional Service : Provide occupational therapy services across multiple communities within the Eyre and Far North Region on a regular and rostered schedule.
* Preventative and Interventional Approaches : Utilise preventative measures, early intervention strategies, and treatment approaches to enhance the health and well-being of clients.
The incumbent is able to reside in any of the following communities : Port Lincoln, Elliston, Streaky Bay, Ceduna, Coober Pedy, Wudinna, Cleve, Cowell, Kimba, Tumby Bay or Cummins. The incumbent will be required to provide a regional service to more than one community within the Eyre & Far North Region including those listed above on a regular and rostered schedule.
About Us
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.
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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.
* Job security and inclusions : in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a shortvideoabout what salary packaging is.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available fromSA Health Careers - Relocation support.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
* Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position ()
* NDIS Worker Check
Immunisation Risk for this position is -Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement theAddressing vaccine preventable disease : Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policyin the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job Ref : 907380
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