About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

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About this Opportunity
Working within our dynamic and highly skilled multidisciplinary Primary Health Care Team as an Occupational Therapist, you will provide assessment and treatment services for people living in rural and remote areas, and in particular populations who are culturally and geographically diverse.

Based in Port Augusta, this role will specifically require you to:
- Use professional knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive assessments, interpret findings, and plan and implement interventions in conjunction with the client, carers, and other health professionals.
- Provide a broad range of evidence-based clinical and consultative services.
- Manage a varied caseload across a range of service settings, including aged care, remote stations, remote health clinics, Indigenous populations, and culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
- Provide effective assessment and triage, timely responses to referrals, coordinated care, and prompt follow-up.
- Build effective partnerships with relevant community service providers.
- Support community participation in the development, delivery and evaluation of the services provided by the Primary Mental Health Care Team.

About You
You are:
- An AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist, with three years’ postgraduate experience in the clinical management of a broad range of conditions for adults and paediatrics.
- A passionate advocate for the needs of patients and their networks, you will have experience with diverse caseloads in a range of settings such as Aged Care, remote stations, remote health clinics, and Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) populations.
- An excellent communicator with a high level of clinical documentation skills, and an ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team.
- A strong problem solver with a demonstrated understanding of the impact of medical, social, and environmental factors on occupational performance.

Our Benefits
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

In addition, we also offer:
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Employee Value Awards
- Learning Management System
- Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
- Attractive relocation support
- Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
          - packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
          - packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.

To view the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Mandy Smallacombe, Manager Primary Health Care via 0428 833 791.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith Jones, People and Culture Business Partner via 0499 715 104.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 11th July 2024.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.