Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Country Health ConnectLocation: Various locations across the region Salary: $67,466 - $100,729 p.a.- AHP1 / AHP2Ongoing and Temporary positions available, hours negotiableCandidate Pool 2024/2025 OverviewRiverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network is now accepting applications for a Generalist Occupational Therapist who will be considered for vacancies that become available over the next 12 months.A great opportunity to enjoy being part of a friendly country health service, where you will experience broad exposure to a variety of clinical settings.You will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services, appropriate to the needs of consumers in the Riverland and Murray Mallee communities.About the RoleThe Occupational Therapist will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services, appropriate to the needs of the local community.To achieve this, the Occupational Therapist works as a member of a multi- professional team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, and utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment / therapy and evaluation approaches.This includes providing services to sectors such as paediatrics, acute, residential care, aged & community consumers as needed.The Occupational Therapist at AHP2 level, applies clinical experience, increasingly generalist and/or specialist clinical knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the local community.The Occupational Therapist works under reduced clinical direction and may contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students.EligibilityPlease note, you will not be required to work across all sites, you will have the option to nominate your preferred site(s) upon submitting your application.This vacancy represents positions that are multi-classed as either a AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.All Applicants must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association.For those professions requiring Registration, all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration must be fulfilled.For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional association accredited continuing professional development program.Please see attachments below for more information.About UsThe 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.The RMCLHN promotes flexible ways of working to enable employees to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.We are an inclusive workplace that supports diversity to ensure there is a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.Being part of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally and can take advantage of education and training opportunities to support you in your role.Important InformationIf you're employed full-time, part-time or on a casual basis you could be eligible to pay for a range of expenses with your pre-tax salary, including groceries, utility bills and some work-related expenses including self-education.In addition to the annual salary package, we also offer employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 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 ASA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job ref: 866432.EnquiriesJemma WesthoffSenior Manager Occupational TherapyPhone: 8535 6800E-mail: Application Closing Date25th April 2025 - 11.55PMAttachments