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Occupational Therapist

SA Health

Leeuwarden
Full-time, Temporary
0-2 years experience
On-site

AUD 73,710 - AUD 110,052 per year

Key Skills

Occupational Therapy
Clinical Service Delivery
Evidence-based Practice
Professional Judgement
Organisational Skills
Workload Prioritisation
Collaborative Practice
Multidisciplinary Teamwork
Early Intervention
Therapeutic Services
Evaluative Services
Child Health

Job Description

  • Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Location Negotiable within Region
  • AHP1/2 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 15 January 2027)
  • Base Salary Range: $73,710 - $110,052 p.a

Join a multidisciplinary child health team where your clinical skills are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work creates lasting outcomes for children across the region!

Discover the Flinders and Upper North – Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career. Your Impact

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN

To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

 

Our Benefits:

  • Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay.
  • Grow Your Career: Access to professional development, clinical supervision, and support for new graduates, including the Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health.
  • Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
  • Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
  • Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

 

About the Role:

You will support the delivery of comprehensive health services for children, families and the local community. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide preventative, early intervention, therapeutic and evaluative services across a range of settings. Depending on your classification level, you will work under supervision or with increasing autonomy while contributing to service delivery and supporting positive outcomes for children and families.

Learn more about our Allied Health workforce!

925877 AHP1 Role Description

925877 AHP2 Role Description

About You:

  • Hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and meet all professional registration or membership requirements.
  • Ability to deliver a broad range of clinical services using evidence-based approaches and professional judgement.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Commitment to collaborative practice, continuous learning and quality service delivery.

 

Want To Know More? Contact:

Kellie Sarret - A/Regional TL CHDT/NDIS Program, 8648 8327, [email protected]

 

Applicant Information:

  • Please refer to the role descriptions below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
  • Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
  • 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 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.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply for further information.

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Application Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026 - 11:55PM

Core Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive preventative, early intervention, and therapeutic health services for children and families within a multidisciplinary team. Provide evaluative services across various settings to support positive health outcomes for the local community.

Requirements

Must hold a recognized Occupational Therapy qualification and meet all professional registration or membership requirements. Requires the ability to apply evidence-based clinical approaches and maintain strong organizational skills for workload management.

Benefits

  • Regional and Locality allowance
  • Salary packaging
  • Professional development
  • Clinical supervision
  • Transition to Professional Practice Program
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Fitness Passport discounts
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Relocation reimbursement up to $13,000
  • Accommodation assistance

About SA Health

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

This is the official LinkedIn page of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN), which supports approximately 41,000 residents across the largest geographic area of any LHN in South Australia, including the Eyre Peninsula and Far North Outback extending to the Northern Territory border and the Western Australian border. We also have the highest proportion of residents who identify as Aboriginal - 11% compared with the South Australian total of 2.0 %. We run 14 hospitals and health clinics, 10 of which combine hospital and residential aged care services, community-based Mental Health and a community health service, Country Health Connect, based at 12 sites, which delivers more instances of care than our hospital and residential aged care facilities put together. We own and run three GP practices, a remote area clinica at Oodnadatta and the Amata Family Wellbeing Centre.

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