- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect
- Position based in Mount Gambier
- Salary: $108,347 - $116,216 p.a + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice Benefits | AHP3
- Temporary Full Time working up to 31 December 2026
We are seeking an experienced and highly competent Occupational Therapist to deliver quality clinical services and provide professional leadership to the allied health team in the Limestone Coast region. As a Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist, the role involves the delivery of complex clinical services, consultancy, and leadership within a multi-disciplinary rural health context. The successful applicant will drive improvements in quality, safety, and service delivery, supporting both clients and less experienced staff through direct supervision and mentorship. You will be working alongside a highly experienced Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist as both roles support the Occupational Therapy department in close collaboration with each other.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver complex clinical and consultancy Occupational Therapy services across the Limestone Coast Local Health Network.
- Lead and supervise the Occupational Therapy team, providing mentoring to less experienced therapists and allied health assistants.
- Collaborate closely with allied health professionals, managers, and stakeholders on workforce development initiatives, service planning, and service redesign.
- Clinically supervise, support, and educate staff and professional students.
- Contribute to quality improvement, research, and evaluation activities across the network.
- Participate in strategic workforce planning and service development, ensuring evidence-based, client-centred care
What We Are Looking For:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated extensive professional experience delivering Occupational Therapy services, including rural and/or specialty areas.
- Proven leadership, line management, and clinical supervision skills.
- Well-developed communication, team leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in service development, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Current unrestricted South Australian driver’s licence.
Our Benefits
- Salary packages 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.
- Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community.
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
- Relocation support: Up to $13,000 support available for relocation to Kingston SE with up to 3 months (Domestic) accommodation provided (financial advice is recommended for fringe benefits tax purposes).
- Diversity and inclusion celebrated: fostering a workplace where individuality is valued, cultural differences are embraced, and everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
Our Organisation
We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.
The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.
The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:
- Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community.
- Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf.
- Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures.
- Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses.
- Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture.
- Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living.
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
Applicant Information
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)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 916950
Enquiries
Annie Paras
Position: A/Regional Manager Allied Health and Rehabilitation
Phone: 8721 1320
E-mail: annie.paras@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Sunday 15th February 2026 - 11:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
916950 AHP3 Role Description
