Occupational Therapist

Palliative Care SA; Ceduna; Hybrid; AUD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Regional incentives

Wellbeing support

Professional networks

Job summary

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist (AHP1 or AHP2) to deliver services across Eyre and Far North region. The role offers supervision at AHP1 and increasing autonomy and leadership for AHP2, with opportunities to work across inpatient, outpatient, paediatric and aged care settings.

You will join a supportive, multi-disciplinary team and contribute to regional service delivery, clinical governance, and professional development.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of occupational therapy services across regional settings, including individual, group and community-based interventions.
• Deliver client-centred, culturally safe and evidence-based care that supports coordinated, timely and effective service delivery.
• Actively participate in quality improvement, service evaluation, planning activities, and collaborative partnerships within the Eyre & Far North region.
• Work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team, contributing to communication, service integration, and positive team culture while maintaining accurate documentation and clinical records.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Clinical leadership

Team-based care

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Job description

Job no: 949810
Work type: Full time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
• Location: Port Lincoln or Ceduna
• AHP1 $73,710 - $89,981 p.a + Regional Incentive Payment + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• AHP2 $94,997 - $110,052 p.a + Regional Incentive Payment + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Ongoing Full Time

How Will You Contribute?

We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist (AHP1 or AHP2) to join our Community & Allied Health team across Eyre and Far North region. Whether you are an early-career clinician (AHP1) building your professional foundations, or an experienced practitioner (AHP2) ready to apply advanced clinical skills and leadership capability, we welcome your application, with classification and responsibilities aligned to your qualifications and experience.

In this rewarding rural generalist role, you will deliver comprehensive occupational therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, paediatric and aged care settings, using preventative, early intervention, treatment and health promotion approaches. You will be supported by a strong clinical supervision framework tailored to your level - with structured supervision and mentorship at AHP1 level, and increasing autonomy and leadership opportunities at AHP2 level.

Working as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to improving health outcomes across the Eyre & Far North Region. The role provides the opportunity to reside in Port Lincoln or other regional communities including Elliston, Streaky Bay, Ceduna, Wudinna, Cleve, Cowell, Kimba, Tumby Bay or Cummins, and deliver services across multiple sites on a rostered basis.

You will also benefit from access to regional professional networks, active participation in occupational therapy and allied health forums, and ongoing professional development opportunities to support your career progression – whether you are consolidating foundational skills or further developing advanced clinical and leadership capabilities. Beyond the workplace, your weekends off offer the chance to enjoy the lifestyle the Eyre Peninsula has to offer, including exploring thebeautiful Eyre Peninsula’s natural wonders bucket list!

• Provide a broad range of occupational therapy services across regional settings, including individual, group and community-based interventions.
• Deliver client‑centred, culturally safe and evidence‑based care that supports coordinated, timely and effective service delivery.
• Actively participate in quality improvement, service evaluation, planning activities, and collaborative partnerships within the Eyre & Far North region.
• Work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team, contributing to communication, service integration, and positive team culture while maintaining accurate documentation and clinical records.

At the AHP2 level, you will work under reduced clinical direction, contribute professional leadership within the team, support coordination of regional services, and assist in the supervision and development of emerging clinicians.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Do you have a passion for delivering high‑quality occupational therapy services across diverse rural and remote communities?
• Are you committed to working collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team to support clients across the patient journey?
• Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can manage a varied caseload and contribute to health promotion, early intervention and treatment activities?
• Are you eager to grow your professional capabilities through supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing learning opportunities?

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.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and regional incentives
• 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
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to regional professional networks and ongoing professional development
• Lifestyle balance rarely achievable in metropolitan settings
• Paid leave with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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 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)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

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

Application Closing Date: 24 September 2026 , 11:55PM