Senior Occupational Therapist | Murray Bridge

Senior Occupational Therapist | Murray Bridge Novita Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Regional SA Job Category: Allied Health, Community Services and Development About Novita Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you in a supportive team environment. As South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities, Novita evolves every day. We give you structure and freedom to grow, the tools to thrive, and a culture that respects your autonomy while supporting your professional goals. About You You’re an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist with strong clinical reasoning and a commitment to client‑centred supports. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, lead by example, and support others through supervision and mentoring. You are flexible, responsive, and guided by integrity, empathy and inclusiveness. About The Role Manage a diverse and complex caseload, delivering evidence‑based assessments and tailored programs of support Provide clinical leadership by supervising early career occupational therapists and supporting their professional development Lead by example in the delivery of evidence‑based, client‑centred therapeutic supports Contribute to service innovation within your caseload and across the organisation by developing community‑based programs and enhancing service delivery Actively participate in service planning, client reviews, and multidisciplinary decision‑making Work closely with senior clinicians, team leaders and clinical leads to support a positive team culture and improve service delivery Desired Skills and Experience Advanced clinical reasoning and reflective skills Experience with complex client needs Experience supporting the development of allied health professionals Demonstrated skills in supervision and leadership Strong understanding of transdisciplinary and community‑based service delivery Excellent communication, training and digital documentation skills What You’ll Need Before Starting Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy Current registration with AHPRA and the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia Current Driver’s Licence Current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check (must be completed before starting) Child Safe Environments training (Through Your Eyes) Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module: Quality, Safety and You First Aid certificate (Desirable) Why Join Novita in Murray Bridge? Share expertise by providing clinical supervision and support to early career occupational therapists Access a robust internal professional development program that keeps you at the forefront of clinical excellence The opportunity to pursue areas of clinical interest and develop specialist expertise Be part of a regional team with chances to participate in outreach services Enjoy easy commutes and a laid‑back lifestyle with access to city and country living Work in a close‑knit team in a scenic location with plenty to explore You’ll Also Enjoy a Range Of Other Benefits A tailored salary and benefits package recognising your commitment to regional service including allowances, annual leave loading and 12% superannuation Salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing take‑home pay by approximately $5,000 Additional salary packaging benefits including meals, entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions Apply Now For a confidential conversation before applying, contact Jessica Eichinger at . As this position is vacant, we are looking to undertake interviews as applications are submitted. Don’t delay if you are eager to join our team; Novita may close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified before the listed closing date. Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment. Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best so you can support others to achieve theirs. #J-18808-Ljbffr