Senior Occupational Therapist Mental Health

Port Augusta, SA Whyalla, SA
$108,347-116,216 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Location Negotiable Within Region
AHP3 | Full Time | Ongoing
Base Salary Range: $108,347 - $116,216 p.a
In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (

).Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of patients in our community with your passion and expertise!About Us:The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at:Want to discover more watch:Service:Community Mental Health TeamThe Community Mental Health Teams are located at both Port Augusta and Whyalla, providing specialised one-to-one counselling, group work, care coordination and health promotional activities to promote mental, emotional, physical, and social health and wellbeing. Workers provide information, education, counselling and support to adults, families and carers whose lives are affected by mental health issues. There are also specialist youth mental health clinicians based in the region and access to specialist older persons mental health services.Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found
Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

Support and Training:

Supervision - as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
Access to Professional Development funding
Support with transitioning into professional practice - through the Mental Health Allied Health Professional Practice Program (AHP1)
Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP)
Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
Links with Rural and Remote Mental Health Services - for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

About the Role:In this dynamic role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing the quality and safety of subacute-driven Mental Health services, delivering expert Occupational Therapy and consultancy to support the recovery of mental health consumers in rural and remote areas of South Australia. As a clinical leader, you will mentor and supervise Occupational Therapy professionals and students, with a strong focus on subacute care as a specialty area, while upholding high professional standards within the LHN MH.You will have the opportunity to shape the future of Occupational Therapy within Mental Health by holding key portfolios, promoting service improvements, and fostering increased expertise in the discipline. This role also offers the chance to represent local teams and regions on important committees and contribute to significant projects that will influence the direction of care.With a unique balance of 70% clinical and leadership duties, and 30% focused on Occupational Therapy leadership, portfolio development, and supervision, this is your chance to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference in the mental health landscape of South Australia.Learn more about our workforce- Allied HealthAbout You:

Must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and as a regulated profession be eligible for full registration as an Occupational Therapist within Australia.

Please refer to the role descriptions below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)Applicant Information:

This is a regional position that may be based at any Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (FUNLHN) Mental Health site.
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.
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

in the workplace. * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 903812Want To Know More? Contact:Nicole Tyrrell - Project Officer, 8644 5130,Application Closing Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025 - 11.55PM.Attachments:Advertised: 04 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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