Rural Generalist Occupational Therapist

• Term Contract 12 months | Full-Time
• AHP2 | $94,997 - $110,052 p.a.
• 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice
• Location: Mount Gambier.

About The Role

Join Country Health Connect on a 12-month term contract, as a Rural Generalist Occupational Therapist and use your clinical expertise to deliver comprehensive, client-centred occupational therapy services across the Limestone Coast.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assess clients’ occupational abilities and needs, manage a complex caseload, and plan and deliver evidence-based interventions across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. You will work with increasing professional autonomy while receiving support and clinical supervision from senior Occupational Therapy clinicians.

You will also contribute to service development, support junior staff, allied health assistants and students, and help improve health outcomes, functional capacity and quality of life for people across our regional communities.

About You

You are an Occupational Therapist with strong clinical skills and the ability to work effectively across a diverse rural caseload. You bring sound professional judgement, a collaborative approach and a commitment to client-centred care, continuous learning and service improvement within a multidisciplinary environment.

To succeed in the Rural Generalist Occupational Therapist role, you will:

• Hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, and meet all requirements to obtain and maintain current AHPRA registration.
• Apply developing generalist and/or specialist clinical knowledge and professional judgement to assess client needs and deliver appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and prioritise a complex caseload and work effectively with reduced clinical supervision.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients, families, carers, health professionals and community service providers.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development, client-centred practice, quality improvement and the ongoing development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services.

About Country Health Connect

Country Health Connect provides a broad range of health and community-based services across the Limestone Coast, supporting people across different stages of their health and care journey. Occupational Therapy services are delivered across a range of clinical areas, which may include inpatient and subacute care, rehabilitation, paediatrics, palliative care, the Commonwealth Home Support Program, NDIS and regional community services.

As part of Country Health Connect, you will work collaboratively with health professionals, service providers, clients, families and carers to support coordinated care, independence, functional capacity and improved quality of life.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia’s south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work–life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging and wellbeing initiatives.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

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Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• A satisfactory Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required.
• A satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.
• A current driver’s licence is essential, along with a willingness to drive on country roads and travel as required.
• 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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network 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.

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact Georgia Bruhn, Senior Clinical Occupational Therapist on (08) 8721 1460 or email georgia.bruhn@sa.gov.au and quote vacancy 947472.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

947472 Occupational Therapist.pdf

Applications to be submitted before 11:59pm (ACDT) Sunday 30 August 2026