• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• AHP1/2 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 26 December 2025)
• Base Salary Range: $68,478 - $102,240 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients in our community with your passion, dedication, and expertise!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

Service:

Allied and Community Health Service

Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health

About Port Augusta.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

Support and Training:

• Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
• Access to Professional Development funding
• Support with transitioning into professional practice – through the Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHP1). Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health
• Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
• Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
• Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

About the Role:

Under the guidance of the Regional Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist, the Regional Child Health & Development Occupational Therapist (AHP1) will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive range of health services tailored to meet the needs of the local community. Working within a dynamic, multi-professional team, you’ll collaborate with health professionals and service providers from various sectors, applying a mix of preventative care, early intervention, treatment, therapy, and evaluation strategies to improve community health.

As a Regional Child Health & Development Team Occupational Therapist (AHP2), you will bring clinical expertise and a growing depth of generalist and/or specialist knowledge to plan, implement, and evaluate services that make a real impact. Operating with greater clinical independence, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the supervision and development of less experienced professionals, allied health assistants, and students. Be a vital part of a collaborative team and help drive positive change in the community with your expertise and passion for child health and development!

Learn more about our Allied Health workforce

Looking for a change in scenery? – Allied Health

About You:

• Must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for full membership of the relevant allied health Professional Association.

AHP1:

• Provide a range of clinical services, selecting and applying well-established methods, procedures, and standards.
• Exercise professional judgment with support from a Clinical Senior to verify methods and results.
• Deliver straightforward clinical services, including one-on-one, group, and health promotion activities.
• Effectively manage and prioritize your personal workload.

AHP2:

• Apply professional expertise to deliver services, enhancing generalist/specialist knowledge and clinical competence for complex cases.
• Use professional judgment to adapt methods, procedures, and techniques as needed.
• Offer a range of clinical and consultative services across diverse settings, including individual, group, and health promotion activities.
• Manage your own workload and guide others in workload planning and resource allocation.

Please refer to the role descriptions below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• 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.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 893658

Want To Know More? Contact:

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

Application Closing Date: Friday 14th March 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

893658 AHP1 Role Description.pdf

893658 AHP2 Role Description.pdf

JCS+Occupational+Therapist+final.pdf

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