Occupational Therapist

Mental Health Sub-Acute & Rehabilitation Unit
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mt Gambier

• Exciting opportunity to join our new purpose-built mental health sub-acute and rehabilitation unit
• Grow and expand your career with a team making a real difference in mental health 
• Wonderful lifestyle opportunities to live and work in the scenic Limestone Coast of South Australia 
• Make the move – relocation support up to $13k and up to 6 months accommodation covered 

Job reference: 913545
Location: 5290 – Mt Gambier
Job status: Full Time & Part Time Contracts | Ongoing | Various Hours
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are growing – be part of our journey.

Join our Mental Health Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation team and help shape brighter futures.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) has an exciting and unique opportunity for you to be a part of moulding a new purpose-built facility, contributing to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated evidenced-informed, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented service. As the only service of its kind in regional South Australia the new sub-acute rehabilitation unit is a multidisciplinary service, comprising of a range of clinical and non-clinical roles, including, Allied Health Professionals, Nursing, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Peer and Support Workers.

Be part of this innovative service and develop your mental health career with the unique opportunities and lifestyle that working and living in regional South Australia can provide.

Our career opportunities

We have multiple full-time and part-time opportunities available in the following occupations. Please click the links below for detailed role descriptions:

Allied Health Assistant AHA2 .pdf

Occupational Therapist AHP1 & AHP2.pdf

Psychologist AHP1 & AHP2.pdf

Social Worker AHP1 & AHP2.pdf

Mental Health Support Worker OPS2.pdf

Carer Consultant OPS3.pdf

Aboriginal Health Practitioner OPS4.pdf

Senior Peer Specialist OPS4.pdf

Associate Nursing Unit Manager RN2 .pdf

Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse RN1 & RN2C.pdf

Nurse Consultant – Drug & Alcohol RN3.pdf

Working in collaboration with the consumer, their family, and other team members, our work will create individualised rehabilitation plans with the goal of helping consumers recover and enhance their lives within the Mental Health Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Unit and wider community.

We are seeking applicants who are passionate about enhancing the lives of consumers with a compassionate and person-centred approach to their work.  Applicants must hold the required qualification/s for the position (refer to above link for further details) and possess strong communication and organisational skills to thrive in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team.

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:

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health

Our benefits

• Competitive wages: Our newly implemented Enterprise Agreement provides competitive wage increases
  Boost your take-home pay: Access to salary packaging and other benefits, including penalty rates for shift and weekend work (as per award) for some positions
• Modern facilities: Our new innovative Mental Health Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Service is soon to open at the Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service for people needing specialised support, focused on recovery and rehabilitation
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and upskilling to help grow and pursue your career aspirations in mental health
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community
• Personal-professional harmony: Our flexible working arrangements encourage the important balance between rewarding work and your own personal commitments and interests.
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace.
• Relocation support: Up to $13,000 support available for relocation to Mount Gambier with up to 3 months (Domestic) or up to 6 months (international) accommodation provided (financial advice is recommended for fringe benefits tax purposes)
• Diversity and inclusion celebrated: fostering a workplace where individuality is valued, cultural differences are embraced, and everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.   

Enquiries

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Karen Cahir on 0403 108 062 or E-mail: karen.cahir@sa.gov.au

Applicant Information

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) 
• 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 these positions are - Category A and B respectively

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. 

Application Closing Date
Friday, 5th December 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines

For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 913545

Contact:

Karen Cahir
Phone: 0403 108 062
E-mail: karen.cahir@sa.gov.au