Occupational Therapist - CAMHS Northern Country

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
• Various locations – Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie or Kadina
• Allied Health Professional Level 2 (AHP2) $91,785 - $106,330 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• This role attracts an annual Regional Incentive Zone Allowance, paid in addition to base salary, with the amount determined by the zone of the work location.
• Full-time/Part-time opportunities available, including permanent and fixed-term roles

Experience the best of regional living in Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie or Kadina. Enjoy affordable housing, a lower cost of living, and a balanced lifestyle with access to beaches, outdoor recreation, family-friendly communities, local schools and health services, plus the strong sense of connection and support found in close-knit regional towns.

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person listed below for further information.
• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Fitness Passport – giving regional employees and their families unlimited access to a range of gyms, pools, and health facilities, providing variety and flexibility. It supports regular exercise, wellbeing, and a healthy lifestyle while connecting with the community.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free, confidential counselling for employees, and their immediate families, and is available at sites across regional locations.
• WCHN promotes flexible ways of working. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Join the Northern Country CAMHS team as an Occupational Therapist delivering evidence-based mental health services to children and adolescents aged 0–16 years and their families. The role focuses on direct clinical practice, including discipline-specific assessment, clinical formulation and delivery of individual, family and group-based interventions. You will work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team, providing consultation and contributing to joint clinical work, education, and governance processes.

Responsibilities include high-quality clinical documentation, participation in case reviews, service evaluation and quality improvement activities, and promoting culturally safe, person-centred care. You will be supported through multidisciplinary collaboration, line management by the Service Manager, coordination with the Clinical Coordinator, access to clinical supervision, and opportunities for ongoing professional and leadership development.

Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

• AHP2 - Occupational Therapist - CAMHS Northern Country - Role Description - 928022.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

Want further information on applying and winning a role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kim Whitehead, Service Manager, Northern Country CAMHS, (08) 7117 3700 or kim.whitehead@sa.gov.au

Advertised: 16 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Feb 2027 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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