Occupational therapy Jobs in the Australian Government Sector

Occupational Therapist Candidate Pool (AHP1/2)

Victoria State Government Mount Gambier, Limestone Coast Local Health Network, South Australia Similar Jobs

Closing: 28-Jul-2025

Job Summary

Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 28-Jul-2025

Location

Mount Gambier, Limestone Coast Local Health Network, South Australia

Salary

$67,466 - $82,259 p.a (pro rata) - AHP1; $86,950 - $100,729 p.a. (pro rata) - AHP2

Responsibilities

Join a dynamic, large, and well-established Occupational Therapy team servicing the Limestone Coast region.
Provide services across health care, aged care, paediatric, and disability sectors.
Support inpatient services to the largest regional hospital in South Australia and connect with other regional hospital sites.
Provide services to paediatric and adult community clients and their families.
Work within an energetic and rewarding environment alongside allied health, nursing, and medical professionals.
Consolidate skills in preferred areas of practice and extend clinical, networking, communication, and leadership skills.

Requirements

Hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession.
Eligible for full membership of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Fulfill all requirements to maintain current registration.

Benefits

Financial incentives, including salary sacrificing and other provisions.
Up to $13,000 reimbursed Relocation cost may be available.
Work/life balance with many sporting clubs, activities, and social events suitable for young and mature professionals.
Supported in Clinical Supervision and Professional Development opportunities, including New Graduate Support Program.

Notes

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Certificate (NPC) required for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Generalist Occupational Therapist Candidate Pool - AHP1/AHP2

Victoria State Government Various locations across the region, Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Country Health Connect Similar Jobs

Closing: 25-Apr-2025

Job Summary

Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 25-Apr-2025

Location

Various locations across the region, Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Country Health Connect

Salary

$67,466 - $100,729 p.a. - AHP1 / AHP2, employer superannuation contributions, leave loading

Responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services appropriate to the needs of the local community.
Work as a member of a multi-professional team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors.
Utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches.
Provide services to sectors such as paediatrics, acute, residential care, aged & community consumers as needed.
Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services appropriate to the needs of the local community.
Work under reduced clinical direction and may contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students.

Requirements

Hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession.
Be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association.
Fulfill all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration for professions requiring it.
Participate in the professional association accredited continuing professional development program (desirable).

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements to balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
Eligibility to pay for a range of expenses with pre-tax salary, including groceries and utility bills.
Education and training opportunities to support professional development.
Relocation support available for those working for SA Health.
Employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.

Notes

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Certificate (NPC) required for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Occupational Therapist - (Casual Pool 2024/2025)

Victoria State Government Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Community and Allied Health, Various location across Barossa Hills Fleurieu Region: Adelaide Hills, Southern Fleurieu, Barossa / Gawler and Kangaroo Island Similar Jobs

Closing: 30-May-2025

Job Summary

Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 30-May-2025

Location

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Community and Allied Health, Various location across Barossa Hills Fleurieu Region: Adelaide Hills, Southern Fleurieu, Barossa / Gawler and Kangaroo Island

Salary

$34.49 - $42.10 per hour + 25% casual loading - AHP1; $44.45 - $51.49 per hour + 25% casual loading - AHP2 - Casual (up to 30/5/2025)

Responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services appropriate to the needs of the local community under supervision (AHP1).
Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services appropriate to the needs of the local community with reduced clinical direction (AHP2).
Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors.
Utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches.

Requirements

Must hold a recognised qualification within Occupational Therapy.
Eligible for practicing membership of Occupational Therapy Australia.
Fulfill all requirements to achieve and maintain current Registration.
For AHP2 level, must demonstrate AHP2 level competencies or have a 2 year post-graduate Masters with a related allied health undergraduate degree.
Appointment subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) required.
DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check required.
National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B.

Benefits

Flexibility in working arrangements including part-time options.
Relocation Support information available for working with SA Health.

Notes

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job reference: 859123.
Application Closing Date: 30 May 2025 - 11.55PM.

Occupational Therapist

Government of South Australia Various State-wide Locations Similar Jobs

Closing: 20-Jun-2025

Job Summary

Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 20-Jun-2025

Location

Various State-wide Locations

Salary

HSO Level P1 $80,963 - $109,579 p.a. pro rata (plus 11.5% superannuation)

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and provide an occupational therapy service to a designated caseload of inpatient, outpatient and/or community clients.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Develop broad clinical and professional skills.

Requirements

Evidence of an Australian occupational therapy qualification, or evidence of eligibility for registration by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, or evidence confirming enrolment in the final semester of university.
A comprehensive CV that summarises your experience and professional qualifications.
A statement of 2-3 pages addressing the essential selection criteria, with examples to demonstrate your skills and experience.
The names and contact details of two (2) recent professional referees, preferably including your current supervisor or manager.

Benefits

11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance, including the Transition to Practice graduate program.
Flexible working arrangements.
Generous leave entitlements and flexible leave arrangements.
Other professional and location-based allowances.

Notes

This is an open-ended Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time, and Casual appointments.
The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process, but applicants may be contacted if additional information is required.
Referees will be contacted as part of the assessment process.
If you are successful to the pool, you will be considered for all suitable vacancies across hospitals and health services in the 7 WACHS regions for the duration of the pool without having to re-apply for each individual position.