SA Health
Job reference: 916543
Location: 5600 - WHYALLA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Whyalla
• AHP1 | Full Time | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $71,217 - $86,938 p.a

Join us as a Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist and elevate your career through impactful care, mentorship, and strong multi-disciplinary collaboration!

Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you'll have more time for what matters most - whether that's exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career. Your Impact

When you join us, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You'll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN!

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

 

Our Benefits:

• Financial Incentive: In addition to your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible for regional specific allowances as outlined in the award. Depending on your location, you could also qualify for a Locality Allowance (conditions apply).  Plus, boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
• Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals. Benefit from Clinical Supervision and a dedicated support program for new graduates, including Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
• Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Accommodation Assistance: Accommodation support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

 

Service:

Allied and Community Health Service

Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health

Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Whyalla

 

About the Role:

Join our team as a Graduate Occupational Therapist and take the first step in your professional journey within a supportive and collaborative environment. Working under the guidance of a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering preventative, early intervention, treatment, and evaluation services tailored to community needs. With structured supervision, mentoring, and clear development pathways, you'll grow your skills in rehabilitation and progress toward advanced roles. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting patients' recovery, independence, and transition back to community living, all while being backed by strong peer and senior OT support.

Learn more about our Allied Health workforce

 

About You:

• Must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for full membership of the Occupational Therapy Professional Association.
• You must be able to provide a broad range of clinical services, selecting, adopting and applying methods, procedures and standards which are generally well established and straight forward.
• You must be able to exercise professional judgment within prescribed areas, with support from a Clinical Senior to verify methods and results.
• You must be able to provide straightforward clinical services, including one-on-one, group and health promotion activities.
• You must be able to manage and prioritise personal workload.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

 

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

 

Want To Know More? Contact

Lisa Ryan - Acting Restorative Care Team Leader, 0481 461 912, lisa.ryan@sa.gov.au 

Job Ref: 916543

Application Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026 - 11:55PM

 

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

916543 AHP1 Role Description

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Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Applications close: 08/05/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.