- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
- Position based at Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
- Salary: AHP2 $91,785 - $106,330 p.a (pro rata)
- Ongoing part time working 30 hours per fortnight over a 5 day roster
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist seeking meaningful, flexible part-time work (15 hours per week) that still offers rich clinical variety and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of local community members.
In this outpatient role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred therapy across a broad scope of practice, working with a supportive multidisciplinary team and benefiting from strong clinical supervision and professional development opportunities. We offer a welcoming regional hospital environment, great work–life balance, and the opportunity to build both generalist and specialised skills while contributing to an engaged, community-focused health service.
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 (this position is in Mount Barker). 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 enjoy working autonomously while being part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team?
- Are you a clinician who thrives on variety and is passionate about providing high-quality outpatient and community-focused therapy?
- Do you communicate well with people from diverse backgrounds and build rapport easily with patients and colleagues?
- Are you adaptable, organised and committed to culturally safe, ethical and professional practice?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on….
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
- Deliver high-quality outpatient Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and evaluation across a diverse caseload
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, supporting coordinated care, timely referrals and smooth patient journeys
- Provide education, leadership and guidance to colleagues, students and support staff as appropriate
- Participate in service development, clinical supervision, and quality improvement activities that strengthen Occupational Therapy services
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. You can refer to the SA Health Immunisation Policy here. 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.
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: 918974), or reach out to Elsbeth Lions, Business Support Manager on Phone: 0466567801 or via E-mail: Elsbeth.Lions@sa.gov.au
Besides speaking to Elsbeth, more information is offered via our Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guideline
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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on 2 December 2025 at 11:55PM
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
918974 Occupational Therapist - Hills Outpatient - Role Description.pdf
