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If you are a new graduate starting work or a qualified primary health care professional, we can help you find the right place to work, provide support to help you get there, and help you get set up in your first year of rural practice.
Why choose country South Australia? You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of patients across all age groups, enjoy greater diversity in practice, and be able to access opportunities for professional development. Living and working in a rural community gives you the ability to make a meaningful difference in the health and wellbeing of your neighbours.
The benefits of living and working in rural South Australia go far beyond your exciting new lifestyle. Did you know that Allied Health & Nursing professionals can receive up to $5,000 to help cover the costs of moving to a rural location through the RDWA Rural Relocation Grant. And once you are there, you could receive up to $10,000 a year to go towards your clinical and professional development through the Health Workforce Scholarship Program.
Want to learn more? Explore some of the available AHN vacancies below or contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Passionate about Mental Health? Make an impact in this Riverside community
Murray Bridge
Part-time Mental Health Clinician
Do you have a passion for working with young people and their families to improve their mental health? Do you have demonstrated skills in providing supervision?
There is an exciting opportunity to work with the Murray Mallee GP Network team, based within the Murray Bridge headspace centre, to deliver intensive mental health services to young people with or at risk of developing severe mental health illnesses and with complex support and/or complex therapy needs.
Remuneration will be negotiated depending on skills, experience and qualifications. Benefits to this role includes:
Generous Salary Packaging options
five weeks Annual Leave
TOIL including a flexible and supportive working environment.
The successful applicant will have:
an undergraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or Psychiatric Nursing.
Mental health accreditation (or within 6 months of)
Registration with APHRA as required by your professional body.
Current SA drivers licence
A track record working with young people and their families will be an advantage.
Recently graduated and can’t wait to put your professional knowledge into practice? Looking to start your speech pathology career or just ready for a change? Limestone Speech are looking for a qualified paediatric speech pathologist to join their dynamic and growing team.
While this position is offered as a full-time, permanent role, part-time hours would also be considered for the right candidate.
Some clinical experience working with school-aged children on the Autism Spectrum would be desirable but new graduates are also highly encouraged to apply. The team understand what supports you may need as a new grad and are happy to work alongside you until you are feeling competent and confident on your own.
Benefits to this role includes:
Salaried position with above award remuneration based on experience
Regular and ongoing mentoring/training
Professional development opportunities and up to 5 days of study leave available to further develop your clinical skills in paediatric speech pathology.
Administration support to ensure you do more of the clinical things you love.
Clinical variety and great team support to give you a broad range of experiences in paediatric speech pathology.
The successful applicant will have:
A passion for providing children and their families best practice speech pathology services in a flexible, fun, family-centred approach.
A degree in speech pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
An understanding of strength-based practice and family-centred practice.
A current driver’s license and own reliable, fully insured car for reimbursed use.
DCSI clearance to work with children.
Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.
With this full time OT position in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, you can experience a delightful country lifestyle while making a difference to the lives of families throughout the Adelaide Hills. Playing For Change has a position available to join their team providing paediatric occupational therapy services in fully equipped clinics with access to a wide range of resources and sensory equipment.
Based in Mt Barker, you will also have the benefit of traveling to provide services on a regular basis in the nearby towns of Strathalbyn, Meadows, Echunga, Hahndorf, Woodside, Nairne, Littlehampton. With support and supervision available from the Director (20+years experience) as well as informal collegial support from 2 experienced paediatric OTs, this role is the perfect opportunity for either an experienced or newly qualified occupational therapist to join the team.
As a Playing For Change employee you will benefit from the well set up and resourced clinic, including extensive toy & therapy resources, and the welcoming team who value quality and continuity of service over volume.
The successful applicant will have:
Current driver's licence and reliable car
Willing to drive own car on country roads to support clients in nearby rural communities
Willing to complete a Marte Meo practitioner course within 12 months of commencing employment
Country living at it’s best in this breathtaking wine region
Clare
Full-time physiotherapist
Physio Clare are looking for a full time physiotherapist to join their experienced team in the stunning Clare Valley. A rewarding move for a physiotherapist at any stage of your career, you will be serving the large agricultural community that surrounds this beautiful and historic town. You could be waking up to the sound of kookaburras on the porch, surrounded by lush farmland in this world renowned wine region, just a short drive from the Adelaide CBD.
Offering great diversity, you will have the opportunity to focus on outpatient musculoskeletal and sports injuries, hydrotherapy classes, mat-based Pilates classes and GLA:D program for OA hips and knees in a patient centred practice. You will enjoy the fully equipped facilities, including the use of the Valleys Lifestyle Centre indoor pool.
Providing high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services with a key focus on self-management strategies and exercise-based therapy, Physio Clare provides a strong support and mentorship program to enable all team members to participate in continuing professional development and map their own career. This may be a journey towards titling and specialisation within a chosen clinical area, or a less typical journey that explores subjects in greater breadth or depth than usual.
Full-time hours are between 8:30am and 5pm Monday to Friday, with no weekend work required.
Support available to new graduates includes:
Fortnightly in-service training (60 mins)
Fortnightly clinical chats/mentoring with a senior physiotherapist (60 mins)
Patient chats on demand
Regular caseload review to ensure you are not feeling overwhelmed as you begin your physiotherapy career
Daily support to reflect on learning and caseload, for as long as you need it.
Ability to double-book complex patients with a senior physio at any time
CPD allowance $800 FTE per annum for use on the following suggested external PD courses – Level 1 sports course, Level 1 spinal course or McKenzie part A course (or other course by negotiation) *
Funding for external Pilates course, GLA:D program (timing and location by negotiation)*
Support continues beyond years 1-2 and a detailed description of how this may look is available on request.
The successful applicant will have:
Qualifications acceptable for registration as a physiotherapist in Australia
Evidence of professional development during university education
Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.
Become a local in this spectacular coastal community
Moonta
Full-time or Part-time Podiatrist
Podiatry Central are seeking a podiatrist to join their experienced team in the Upper Yorke Peninsula. Working across clinics in Moonta, Kadina, Wallaroo, Port Broughton and Ardrossan you will love the variety in practise, and the opportunity to truly explore the region and getting to know the local communities in this exciting role. Supported by an experienced team with fantastic opportunities for clinical development, this position would suit any level of experience and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
With mentorship, training and support from the experienced team and the support to continue building your skills, including any specific skills such as shockwave, nail surgery, orthotic prescription etc, this role is perfect for either an experienced or newly qualified podiatrist to follow their heart into rural practise.
Offering plenty of variety, the skills and experience you can expect to use in your new role includes: injury management and rehabilitation; Chronic disease foot health management; Diabetes foot health assessment, education and management; Wound care including offloading; Use of adjunctive therapies including shockwave and dry needling; Routine podiatry care including verruca management, and conservative & surgical ingrown toenail management; Paediatrics; Geriatrics including residential aged care facilities; Biomechanical assessments & custom orthotic prescription using scanning software; Advice and prescription of footwear (sold onsite).
You have the opportunity to negotiate either full or part time hours. Full-time hours are between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, with no weekend work required. With main clinics in Moonta and Kadina, you will also have the opportunity to work at satellite clinics in Ardrossan, Wallaroo and Port Broughton on an ad hoc basis.
As a Podiatry Central employee, you will receive:
An attractive remuneration package that is above award ratesA salary package that is above the market rate, and more than comparable government roles
Professional Development funding for continued education
Mentoring, training and clinical support with Senior Podiatrists
Varied work environments across all sites
Full administration support
All equipment, stock & consumables supplied
In-house professional development sessions
Dedicated administration time allocated weekly
One to two weeks paid orientation as a podiatry assistant prior to obtaining AHPRA registration
The successful applicant will:
Hold full registration as a Podiatrist with AHPRA
Hold a current and valid Driver’s Licence and possess a car
Hold a current Australian Police Clearance
Hold a current Working with Children Clearance
Be motivated to learn and grow as a practitioner
Possesses excellent communication and documentation skills
Always work within scope of practice and current skill and knowledge base
Wine Country is calling for new graduate passionate about rural communities
Clare
Full-time or Part-time Graduate Pharmacist
Are you a newly qualified Pharmacist looking for an exciting new adventure and the opportunity to learn? Giving you a head start in your Pharmacy career, Clare Pharmacy is giving two new graduates the chance to join their experienced and passionate team for a 12 month internship. Based in the centre of the charming and historic Clare wine region, you will enjoy learning from and working alongside the senior pharmacist in this diverse role, as well as working closely with local clinics and Primary Heath Care providers.
Offering great variety and professional support by an experienced rural team you will get hands on experience working with Primary care, community care giving, aged care and vaccinations. With mentoring in clinical pharmacy and vaccination training if you have not received it yet, this is a rare opportunity to see a diverse range of pharmacy up close.
With the ability to negotiate either a full time or part time role, full time hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. You will have plenty of time to get to know your local community, experience all the adventure and amazing food and wine available in this world renowned region.
The successful applicant will have:
AHPRA Registration
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Vaccination Accredited
The pharmacy will give you vaccination training if you have not yet received vaccination accreditation.
Contact
To Apply or for more information please contact: Richard Elkhoury PH: 0409 145 933 E: richard@clarepharmacy.com
Embark on a new adventure with this exciting vacancy in the Riverland
Berri
Full-time physiotherapist
This stimulating opportunity with Priority Physiotherapy will see you treating clients at both of their two fully equipped clinics in Berri and Loxton, right in the heart of the Riverland. Looking for a great lifestyle in a friendly community or a new adventure on the banks of the Mighty Murray? This role is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced or newly qualified physio to join a supportive practice.
Treating Headaches, Vertigo, and Concussion, and a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, Priority Physiotherapy Clinic provides a range of treatments including Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Taping, Clinical exercises (mat and equipment Pilates) and running consults. As a valued member of the team you will be servicing private and public patients, Work Cover, GP and NDIS referrals. The clinic features a newly built Pilates and Rehabilitation studio for group therapies and gym accessibility for returning clients back to their functional needs.
The clinic provides mentorship and professional development tailored to your needs, with support and supervision available for new graduates. As a member of the team you will enjoy:
Designing treatment plans and exercise programs, including return to sport, Workcover, osteoporosis and arthritis patients or a general strength and conditioning program to alleviate patients pain or increase function and mobility.
Providing support and assistance to patients with the implementation of their treatment plans and programs.
Training patients to perform daily activities including functional limitations such as walking or running and assist them with the use of aids including crutches, moonboots or braces.
Instructing group classes such as clinical mat or equipment exercises (Pilates) or Rehabilitation (post op hips, knees or a sporting athlete or desk worker).
As a Priority Physiotherapy employee, you will receive:
A competitive salary between $65,000 - $90,000 pro rata. Negotiable based on experience.
Flexible working hours, choosing your own hours between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
A Laptop.
The successful applicant will have:
A degree in Physiotherapy
Current AHPRA Registration
Current CPR certificate
DCSI Working with children check, Working with vulnerable people, Age Care sector
Advanced Physio Solutions have 2 vacancies for either experienced or newly graduated physiotherapists. With the ability to work full or part time, you will be supported by the knowledgeable team and will enjoy treating a varied caseload in the fully equipped facility, including a state of the art gym and pilates studio. If joining a tight knit team with a strong community connection in the spectacular coastal township of Moonta sounds like the change you have been looking for, this could be the role for you. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
The clinic has a highly varied patient caseload, treating patients of all ages and a wide variety of conditions including sporting injuries, workplace injuries, chronic pain, daily aches and pains, pre/post orthopaedic surgery, osteoarthritis, lower back pain and neck pain. With group exercise classes and individual exercise sessions, an interesting musculoskeletal caseload with an excellent GP and orthopaedic referral base and support network, this role is perfect for either an experienced or graduate physiotherapist looking for day to day variety.
You will enjoy the flexible hours between 8am and 6pm and no weekend work. Take the opportunity to join in on community activities and explore everything the laid back town and Yorke Peninsula has on offer, including world class fishing, surfing, 4WD tracks, and family safe beaches as well as the nearby Innes National Park, Flinders Ranges, and Clare wine region.
The team at this family owned and operated practice includes a Massage Therapist, three Physios, two Pilates instructors and an Exercise Physiologist. With a strong focus on clinical pilates, all the physios on the team are DMA trained.
Boasting arguably the best Pilates set up in regional SA, all the clinic equipment is less than 3 years old and you will have access to a state of the art gym and over 200sq metres of lawn for outdoor training with athletes. The practice has a close relationship with many local sporting clubs and medical services.
As an Advanced Physio Solutions employee, you will receive:
Initial fortnight easing into the workplace
temporary on site accommodation as you find your feet
weekly in house sessions as a group
weekly one on one sessions with senior physiotherapist
support for external clinical pilates education and ongoing professional development
Live Better Physiotherapy are seeking a full time physiotherapist to join their experienced team in the heart of the Riverland. Working across all 3 clinics in Barmera, Renmark and Waikerie you will love the variety in practise this role provides and the lifestyle on offer by the banks of the Mighty Murray.
With mentorship, training and support from the experienced team on offer and a dedicated professional development budget to assist you to continue building on your skills, this role is perfect for either an experienced or newly qualified physio to follow their heart into rural practise.
The clinic offers a wide range of services to the local community and treats conditions ranging from sporting injuries, neck/back/shoulder pain, headaches, dizziness/vertigo as well as rehabilitation services for patients post injury and surgery. It has an onsite gym and Pilates facilities to assist with treatment delivery.
As a Live Better Physiotherapy employee, you will receive:
A salary package that is above the market rate, and more than comparable government roles
6 months free accommodation
Professional Development funding for continued education
Mentoring, training and support with experienced physiotherapists
Sun, Surf and Sand in iconic rural city for new graduate passionate about rural health
Port Lincoln
Full-time Graduate Occupational Therapist
Are you a newly qualified Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting new adventure? Holistic Occupational Therapy has a vacancy to join their experienced and passionate team.
Based in the picture perfect coastal city of Port Lincoln you will be working from home, consulting via tele-health and travelling to clients across the Eyre Peninsula. Only a short 50 minute flight to Adelaide you will love working with this team of experienced rural Occupational Therapists, with the opportunity to practice a wide scope of rural medicine and a world renowned stretch of coast at your doorstep.
Providing assessment and intervention services for a diverse adult caseload; working with clients and their families to design and implement interventions, this role is a rare opportunity to deliver high-quality and personalised adult disability, aged care and dementia-specific occupational therapy services to this under serviced community.
Giving you a head start in your OT career, this vacancy offers great variety and professional support by an experienced rural team. As a Holistic Occupational Therapy employee, you can expect:
A competitive salary & flexible working conditions
Full clinical supervision and support
An opportunity to be dynamic and flexible in your solutions & think outside the box
Potential for ongoing employment
Holistic Occupational Therapy strongly values continuing professional development and provide funding for suitable training and development opportunities.
The successful applicant will have:
AHPRA Registration
Current driver's licence and reliable car
Current National Police Certificate and relevant DCSI Screens
Understand evidence-based practice frameworks to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate clinical supports
Willing to develop their professional skills through ongoing professional development
Willing to travel to support clients in remote locations
The best of country practice in a rapidly growing rural city
Mount Barker
Part-time Registered or Enrolled Nurse
You will love the diversity and work life balance on offer with this part time Registered or Enrolled Nurse position practising in the rapidly growing rural city of Mount Barker. With the bush at your back door and the city at your fingertips, this is one tree change you can’t afford to miss.
This part time vacancy offers the opportunity for a nurse to join the team at Mt Barker Medical Clinic, covering all aspects of general practice nursing both clinical and Chronic Disease Management (CDM).
The role is approximately 25 hours per week split across 3 days, most likely Monday, Wednesday and Friday. No after hours or on call medical services are required.
With an extensive orientation and induction program, you will be supported by an experienced rural team of doctors, nurses and administrative staff. Valuing clinical education, you will be supported to undertake professional development to assist you to continue building on your skills.
Mt Barker Medical Clinic was the first medical practice established in Mt Barker, and has been providing medical services to the community for over 50 years. They are a family practice where their clinicians deliver high quality primary health care and a personal approach to all patients.
The successful applicant will have:
Bachelor of Nursing or similar
AHPRA Registration
Strong communication skills
experience in health care enabling you to perform a range of clinical duties including; immunisations, wound care management, assisting with minor surgical procedures, maintaining patient records, and effectively managing the recall process.
Previous general practice experience will be an advantage.
Exciting flexible vacancies in iconic wine region for experienced physio or new graduate
Clare
Full-time or Part-time Physiotherapist
Advance Physiotherapy has 2 exciting vacancies to join their experienced and passionate team. Based in the iconic wine region and picturesque agricultural hub of Clare, these flexible roles offer an inspiring introduction to rural practise.
Primarily focusing on musculoskeletal therapies, the practice works closely with GPs and visiting Orthopaedic specialists.
Boasting a fully equipped practice with pilates gym and onsite personal trainer, the supportive team also offers ongoing clinical and professional development opportunities and mentorship, making this the perfect opportunity for both experienced and new graduate physiotherapists.
With the opportunity to work either full or part time, the great work life balance this role offers enables you to explore the iconic wine region at your doorstep, or you could travel a little further afield and catch the night sky as it shines over the Murraylands.
As an Advance Physiotherapy employee, you will receive weekly Mentoring, training and support with experienced physiotherapists. If you have special interests you will be encouraged and given the ability to pursue professional development in those areas.
Wine Country Calling… Join the friendly team in the heart of the Barossa
Nuriootpa
Full-time Occupational Therapist
Experience the delightful country lifestyle with this full time OT position in the picturesque Barossa Valley.
Providing services in both Nuriootpa and Gawler, Natalie Hooper Occupational Therapy has 2 positions available to join their team providing paediatric occupational therapy services in fully equipped clinics with access to a wide range of resources and sensory equipment.
Promising fantastic opportunities for clinical development, this role is the perfect opportunity for either an experienced or newly qualified occupational therapist to join the friendly local community.
As an employee of Natalie Hooper OT you will benefit from professional support by an experienced rural team including weekly one-on-one supervision and an ample clinical development allowance.
