Occupational Therapist - Child Health and Development Team

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Child Health and Development (CHAD)
• Location: Working across the Mid North Region
• Salary: AHP1 - $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. (pro rata)* + 12% Super + Salary Sacrifice Packaging
• Temporary Full-time position (up to 31 December 2027)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

* Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement

We invite you to join our caring and compassionate multi-disciplinary team at Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, working across the Mid North, as a paediatric OT.

Our CHAD OTs are leaders in attachment and trauma informed care, play-based therapy and target a range of developmental domains including fine motor skills, activities of daily living, social skill developmental and sensory processing.

The core focus of Yorke and Northern’s CHAD team is to improve developmental outcomes of children aged 0 to 7 years and addressing the health and medical needs of children aged 0 to 18 years living within the Yorke & Northern LHN. We are a public health service and supports children accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Please note that this position is multi-classed as either a AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications, knowledge and experience.

Set against a dramatic backdrop of the Southern Flinders Ranges on the shores of Spencer Gulf lies Port Pirie. This historic seaport town is home to beautiful heritage buildings, fascinating industrial history and a blossoming cultural precinct. The Mid North region is renowned for its superb rural panoramas, culturally unique townships and is South Australia’s gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges. The area is made up of ancient and dramatic landscapes, peaceful tree lined gorges and a wealth of native wildlife. This is a place to explore fishing, outback camping, bush walking, four-wheel driving, cycling, photography and much more.

Port Pirie has the largest case-mix funded health service in the YNLHN and provides outreach to 8 regional sites including Port Broughton, Crystal Brook, Gladstone, Jamestown, Laura, Booleroo, Orroroo and Peterborough (max 1.5hrs drive from Pirie).

Allied health services are based at Port Pirie GP Plus, which has fit for purpose clinical areas, group rooms and resources.

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• 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 A

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 952951

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Interested in learning more? View the Role Description for a comprehensive outline of the position, responsibilities and essential requirements before submitting your application.

Renee Harmer
Healthy Families Team
Phone: 8638 1101
E-mail: renee.harmer@sa.gov.au 

30 October 2026 - 11.55PM

952951 Healthy Families AHP 1 Occupational Therapist Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend