Address- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mental Health Service, Mount Gambier
Salary: $67,466 - $82,359 p.a.
- AHP1; $86,950 - $100,729 p.a.
- AHP2
- Perm F/T
Do you want to play an important role in your local community by contributing to improving their health and well-being?
Become part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) and enjoy an affordable country lifestyle while you start or continue your career in health.
Please note that this position will be filled at either AHP-1 or AHP-2 classification.
BENEFITS
- Job security and financial incentives, including salary sacrificing, employer superannuation contributions & leave loading
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
- 4-6 weeks annual leave (depending on role and roster arrangements) in additional to other leave entitlements
- May have access to flexible working hours and locations
- Supportive and friendly work environment with continuous professional and personal development opportunities
- Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide.
- Affordable and relaxing country lifestyle with regional city conveniences
- Joining the Mental Health team based in Mount Gambier, you will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of evidence-based, recovery-oriented services appropriate to the needs of consumers and the local community.
- To achieve this, you will utilise a combination of occupational therapy therapeutic approaches to deliver integrated clinical mental health care to consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation service settings.
- Opportunities to extend and expand your scope of practice in a vibrant rural setting.
- Assisting consumers, their carers, and families to make informed choices about appropriate care options, developing strong therapeutic relationships that engender greater holistic care and job satisfaction.
- Access continuous professional development and experience and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with all members of the health care team
- This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and professional multidisciplinary mental health care team within a supportive work environment.
- You must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist in Australia.
- Effective communication skills, including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including one-on-one, group and health promotion activities and prioritise workloads.
- Creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a healthcare setting
- Previous Mental Health experience desired (but not essential)
Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) provides a wide range of health care services across the Limestone Coast region, covering a large geographical area which consists of the Upper and Lower South East, and extends all the way to the Victorian border.
Services we provide in the region include accident and emergency, day and inpatient surgery, aboriginal health, obstetric services, community health and aged care services. We have facilities located within Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Kingston, Millicent, Naracoorte and Penola.
We employ over 1500 staff across the region in a variety of roles including administrative, allied health, nursing and midwifery, managerial, medical, operational, research and support staff. These dedicated staff provide high quality patient care, education, research and health promoting services to ensure the local community are healthy, enjoy a great quality of life and experience a safe, contemporary and sustainable healthcare system.
We offer rewarding employment opportunities in a workplace that supports integrity, honesty, courage and respect in the workplace.
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.
In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- 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)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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.
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here
For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 825682
Application Closing Date
2 week close - 26 September 2023 - 11.55PM
Attachments
825682 - Occupational Therapist amended (2).pdf
JCS+Occupational+Therapist+final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 825682
Contact:
Amber Brant
08 87211***
***********@sa.gov.au
