Occupational Therapist

Salary: AHP1 $35.00 - $42.73 per hour + 25% casual loading; AHP2 $45.11 - $52.26 per hour + 25% casual loading Casual Positions available up to 30 April 2026 Looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to truly make a difference? Join our supportive and passionate team delivering meaningful care across beautiful regional South Australia. We’re seeking motivated Occupational Therapists to join our casual pool, providing vital, person‑centred services across Port Pirie, Wallaroo and Clare within the Yorke & Northern Local Health Network. You’ll work in a mix of acute, outpatient and community settings , helping clients meet their goals, stay in their homes, and live independently — all while enjoying the diverse experiences of regional healthcare. In this casual role, you’ll enjoy variety, autonomy and the chance to be part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, compassion and continuous learning. Key Responsibilities: Deliver Occupational Therapy services across acute, outpatient & community settings Triage referrals and manage clinical priorities Support junior staff & Allied Health Assistants Promote client‑centred, culturally safe care What We’re Looking For: Please note that this position is multi‑classed as either a AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications, knowledge and experience. The successful applicant(s) must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for full membership of the South Australian Board of Occupational Therapist. For those disciplines requiring Registration, all requirements to maintain current registration must be filled. For self‑regulated professions, it is desirable to participate in the professional associations' accredited continuous professional development program. Applicants will need to be skilled in supporting clients, carers and families across the Patient Journey, providing effective assessment and triage, timely referrals, accurate information, coordinated care and prompt follow‑up. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will equip the OT in interacting effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, as well as working well within a multidisciplinary team environment. A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network. Yorke and Northern LHN - We care for you Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN We also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Check(s) DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 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 in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: Application Closing Date: 30 April 2026 - 11.55PM Attachments: AHP1 Casual Occupational Therapist.pdf AHP2 Casual Occupational Therapist.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr