• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Position based at Strathalbyn and District Health Service
• Salary: AHP2 $91,785 - $106,330 p.a (pro rata) + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
• Temporary Part Time working 45 hours per fortnight over a 5 day roster, up to 6 November 2026

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team at Strathalbyn Hospital and play a key role in enhancing the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults. As an Occupational Therapist within the Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit, you will deliver comprehensive, client-centred therapy services to patients, supporting their self-care, mobility, and functional goals. This temporary part-time role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and participate in professional development opportunities while making a meaningful impact in the regional community.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network runs from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is in Strathalbyn). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Do you have a passion for improving the health and independence of older adults?
• Are you an enthusiastic team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment?
• Do you have strong clinical skills and experience in geriatric Occupational Therapy?
• Are you committed to professional growth, quality improvement, and delivering culturally safe care?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on….

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

The Fleurieu Peninsula is just one hour for the city of Adelaide. It covers the stunning areas and towns of McLaren Vale, through to Strathalbyn, Goolwa, Victor Harbor and Aldinga Beach where you can spend days off experiencing the wineries and award winning restaurants of the southern vales. Enjoy our stunning coastline from Cape Jervis and Rapid Bay up to Aldinga and Sellicks Beach, whilst only being just over an hour from Adelaide’s CBD. Catch a glimpse here.

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions for GEM Unit patients, promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Coordinate and manage a caseload, ensuring timely referrals, accurate documentation, and collaborative care planning.
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement integrated care plans and innovative OT programs.
• Participate in quality improvement, research activities, and professional development initiatives to enhance service delivery.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
• You will be required to hold registration with AHPRA to practice as an Occupational Therapist within our organisation.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

HELP IS HERE!

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 917183), or reach out to Deb Harvey, Business Support Coordinator via E-mail: [email protected]

To find out what you need to apply, and what is required to be offered a role, please refer to the Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guidelines

DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 11:55PM

917183 Occupational Therapist Strathalbyn - Role Description.pdf