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Comet Healthcare

Occupational Therapist

  • Vacancy #: 2025-01d
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Flexible - Full time or part time
  • Variety in scope of practice
  • Sign-on bonus for the right applicant

Comet Healthcare is dedicated to meeting the health and wellbeing needs of their clients in Port Augusta and surrounding communities by building unique personal relationships with each patient to empower them through customised approaches to care.

The Occupational Therapist position is newly created and will best suit an experienced therapist, however new graduates are welcome to apply. Working alongside other allied health staff, this position can be tailored to meet career ambitions.

The practice offers a range of allied health services and is supported by experienced senior allied health staff. Flexible arrangements are available to support work-life balance, and there is access to training and development funding to build on knowledge and skills.

Criteria and experience

  • Qualified Occupational Therapist, or new graduate
  • AHPRA registration
  • Must hold valid Working with Children Check and Vulnerable Persons Related Employment certificates
  • National Police Check
  • Current insurance

Package

The practice offers flexible arrangements, access to a training and development fund, and a sign-on bonus for the right applicant.

You may be eligible for the Rural Relocation Grant available through RDWA.

Location

Port Augusta has a population of 14,000 and is located at the top of the Spencer Gulf in South Australia, and the fifth largest city in the state. Port Augusta offers a range of sporting and aquatic activities, walking trails, shops, cafes and businesses, and is a good base for exploring the Flinders Ranges and other scenic towns and communities.

Learn more about the region: https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/

Learn more about the practice: https://comethealthcare.com.au/

How to apply

Email your resume with cover letter and references to libby.harrison@comethealthcare.com.au.

Your application will include the following questions:

  • Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
  • Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
  • Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Contact

For information on eligibility of the Rural Relocation Grant:

Sarah McBride
PHC Workforce Attraction Programs Coordinator
Phone: 08 8234 8277 | Email: ahn@ruraldoc.com.au

For information about this job:

Libby Harrison, Director/Physiotherapist
Phone: 7610 8242 | Email: libby.harrison@comethealthcare.com.au