• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Mount Barker & Strathalbyn 
• Salary: AHP2 - $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. (pro-rata) + 12% Super + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time, Temporary – to 27 June 2026

  

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? 

A rewarding opportunity to join SA Health as an Occupational Therapist, where you will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based services that support safe, effective care for individuals within the inpatient setting. You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that values professional excellence.

 

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. 

 

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK 

Mount Barker is a fast-growing regional centre in the Adelaide Hills, known for its natural beauty, strong community, and modern amenities. Just 30 minutes from Adelaide, it offers diverse job opportunities in health, education, retail, trades, and more, making it ideal for professionals seeking a great work-life balance in a vibrant and scenic environment. For more information Discover Mount Barker .

Strathalbyn is just 50 minutes from Adelaide. Unearth the quaint, country-style markets, boutique shops and beautiful heritage buildings in the historic main streets, enjoy brunch at one of the many cafes and restaurants or stroll through the picturesque parklands on the banks of the River Angas.                           

 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

• Are you a qualified AHP2 Occupational Therapist with relevant registration and experience delivering evidence‑based care to clients with complex needs across community or health settings?
• Are you a confident, adaptable clinician who can manage a varied caseload under reduced supervision and apply sound clinical judgement in a rural or regional environment?
• Are you a collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to support students and less‑experienced staff through supervision, guidance and knowledge sharing?
• Are you someone committed to continuous professional development, high‑quality documentation and culturally safe practice, including respectful engagement with Aboriginal consumers and communities?

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

 

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE? 

• Provide high‑quality, client‑centred Occupational Therapy services that support positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
• Contribute to effective multidisciplinary care through collaboration, shared decision‑making and clear communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Support service delivery and sustainability by maintaining accurate documentation, participating in quality improvement activities and using resources efficiently.
• Strengthen team and service capability through reflective practice, professional development and culturally safe engagement, including with Aboriginal consumers and communities.

 

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: 933417), or reach out to Theron Philp, Team Leader Inpatients on Phone: 0411 327 225 or via E-mail: theron.philp@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 Tuesday 12th May, 2026 at 11.55 PM.  

Eligibility:  Open to Everyone  

 

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