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WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?  

Join our dynamic Children’s Health and Development (CHAD) teams across the Barossa Hills Fleurieu region and make a real impact on children’s lives. These roles offer the opportunity to work in supportive, multi-disciplinary teams delivering innovative paediatric OT services in both hospital and community settings. Whether you’re starting your career (AHP1) or are a more experienced clinician (AHP2), these positions provide opportunities for professional growth, clinical supervision, and collaboration across regional South Australia. Enjoy the unique lifestyle of the Fleurieu Peninsula or the vibrant Gawler/Tanunda region, combining career advancement with slower pace of living, exceptional food and wine, and a welcoming community.

WHO ARE WE?  

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. 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.  

Tanunda is a charming town in the Barossa Valley, known for its scenic vineyards, historic buildings, and welcoming community. With essential services, local amenities, and a range of recreational and cultural opportunities, it offers an excellent work-life balance. Its vibrant healthcare, education, and tourism sectors provide rewarding career opportunities while living in this iconic South Australian region. For more information Discover Tanunda 

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK  

From heritage streets to riverside walks, boutique shopping and relaxed café moments, Gawler invites you to slow down, wander a little further, stay a little longer and discover the stories around every corner.  Just 43 km north of Adelaide and on the edge of the renowned Barossa Valley, Gawler blends historic charm with vibrant local culture. Planned in 1839 by William Light, the town is rich in character, with grand stone buildings, historic pubs and beautifully preserved streets.  Visit Gawler here. 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  

• Do you have a passion for improving children’s health and development outcomes?
• Are you excited to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams?
• Are you looking for opportunities in regional health and wanting to enjoy a balanced lifestyle?
• Are you committed to professional growth, reflective practice, and sharing knowledge?

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

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?  

You will……….  

• Provide OT services to children 0–7 years across hospital and community settings.
• Deliver interventions for children with developmental, sensory, and NDIS needs.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team planning, assessment, and case management.
• Support quality improvement, data collection, and professional development initiatives.

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.  

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.   

NEED TO RELOCATE?  

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/  

HELP IS HERE!  

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 935267), or reach out to Lisa Sears, Business Support Manager on Phone: 0403 107 202 or via E-mail: lisa.sears@sa.gov.au 

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  

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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on 20 May at 11.55 PM.   

Eligibility:  Open to Everyone

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