Occupational Therapist - Rural Generalist
SA Health
Job reference: 919130 Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Overview Step into a rewarding role as a Rural Generalist Occupational Therapist with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network. This temporary full-time position offers the opportunity to deliver diverse, person-centred OT services across a wide range of settings, including hospital, community, aged care, paediatrics, and disability services. Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced Occupational Therapist, we encourage you to apply! Based in the beautiful Limestone Coast region, this role offers flexibility to work from Mount Gambier or surrounding towns - including Bordertown, Kingston, Lucindale, Millicent, Naracoorte, and Penola - by negotiation. Our team is well-equipped with modern technology and telehealth infrastructure, allowing you to deliver high-quality care to clients across the region. You will work within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team, including allied health professionals, nurses, and medical staff. This role offers exposure to a broad scope of practice, the chance to consolidate your skills, and opportunities to develop leadership, networking, and professional capabilities.
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Allied Health Careers at Limestone Coast Local Health Network Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications. Our Organisation We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers. The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline. The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:
Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 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. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Check(s)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice. For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 919130 Enquiries Tara Brook Application Closing Date 27th April 2026 - 11:55PM Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information JCS+Occupational+Therapist+final.pdf
Applications close: 27/04/2026 11:55 PM Flexibility Statement
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