- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge and Riverland
- AHP1 | Allied Health Professional Level 1 - $73,710.00 p.a. to $89,981.00 p.a.
- Employment: Full time - Ongoing Permanent + Temporary
- Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement. (Allied Health positions only) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply

About the Role:

Join our team as an Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference across our local community. Working under the supervision of an experienced AHP2 Occupational Therapist, you'll collaborate with a diverse multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, client-centred care across paediatrics, acute, residential, aged and community settings. This rewarding opportunity offers variety, professional growth and the chance to support people at every stage of life.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Criteria

- Hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia/AHPRA, with eligibility to practise as an Occupational Therapist in South Australia and meet all relevant SA Health employment requirements.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills to provide safe, high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention across a diverse range of presentations, including paediatric developmental conditions, autism, sensory disorders and adult health needs.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver client-centred, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services, including individual and group therapy, health promotion, prevention, education and early intervention, including within NDIS and community settings.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise a clinical caseload, work under clinical supervision, exercise professional judgement within scope of practice, and seek guidance appropriately for complex clinical presentations.
- Demonstrated effective communication, teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, families, colleagues and external service providers while promoting cultural safety and meaningful client participation.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development, quality improvement and service excellence, including accurate clinical documentation, reflective practice, participation in professional development, evaluation and research activities, and compliance with relevant policies, procedures and ethical standards.

Desired Criteria

- Relevant professional experience and clinical skills, including client-centred practice, problem solving, adaptability, service development and application of primary health care principles.
- Strong communication, teamwork and client engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse health professionals, service providers and communities while maintaining confidentiality, cultural competency and client rights.
- Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement, including reflective practice, quality improvement, service evaluation, research and contributing to the ongoing development of services.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. for more information about working for RMCLHN.

- We will provide support,



both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
- Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short

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Applicant Information

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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

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Application Closing Date

16 September 2026 - 11.55PM

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