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Occupational Therapist - Palliative Care

Job no: 954534
Work type: Part time
Location: South East
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Part-Time | 18.75 hours per week (0.5 FTE)

Ongoing.

AHP2 – Allied Health Professional Level 2 | $94,997 – $110,052 p.a. (pro rata)

12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice

Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available

Regional Incentive and Professional Development allowances in addition to base salary

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Palliative Care team, supporting individuals and families through complex and changing healthcare needs.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver person-centred assessments and interventions that promote comfort, independence, dignity and quality of life. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide tailored therapy, equipment recommendations and practical support to patients and their carers.

You will also contribute to coordinated care planning, clinical service improvement and the delivery of high-quality palliative care across the Limestone Coast.

About You

You are a compassionate and adaptable Occupational Therapist with strong clinical reasoning, communication and problem-solving skills. You are confident managing complex needs, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and delivering person-centred care. You bring a commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice and improving quality of life for patients and their families.

To succeed in the Occupational Therapist – Palliative Care role,



you will:

Hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification enabling registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, with current AHPRA registration.

Demonstrate clinical experience and competence in occupational therapy assessment, intervention planning and managing complex patient needs.

Apply sound clinical judgement to deliver evidence-based, person-centred interventions, including equipment prescription, home modifications and functional support.

Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Show a commitment to continuous professional development, clinical supervision, quality improvement and supporting less experienced staff and students where required.

About Allied Health

Allied Health professionals across the Limestone Coast Local Health Network deliver high-quality, person-centred services across a diverse regional and rural healthcare environment.

Our teams work across acute, subacute, outpatient, community, rehabilitation, residential aged care, paediatrics and other specialist services, partnering closely with consumers, families, multidisciplinary teams and communities across the Limestone Coast.

Joining Allied Health at LCLHN means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive qualified network with opportunities for clinical supervision, professional development, education, service improvement and multidisciplinary practice, while building a rewarding career in regional South Australia.

About Occupational Therapy

The LCLHN Occupational Therapy team provides comprehensive services across acute, subacute, rehabilitation, community and specialist care settings, supporting people to maximise independence, function and quality of life.

Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver individualised assessments, therapeuti

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