Build your career as an Occupational Therapist in the Clare Valley & Mid North Region
Occupational Therapist | Full-time or Part-time
$XX,XXX - $XX,XXX (Pro Rata)
Imagine...
You wake up for your first day of work at Play Partners and instead of making your way to the clinic, you find a great little cafe with fabulous coffee and breakfast, as you sit and chat to the local barista they help you plan your first day at work.
Maybe it includes a stroll or bike ride along the famous Riesling trail? Lunch at a winery? ...Even an afternoon nap!
When you wake up the next day, you get to do it all over again.
For a whole week you are paid to get to know your new community. Why do we do this? We want you to feel part of our community before you begin a single day at the clinic.
Why Play Partners?
For more than 10 years, Play Partners has supported children, young people and families across the Clare Valley and surrounding communities.
We believe the right support at the right time can change a child's future and create lasting benefits for families, schools and communities.
Everything we do is grounded in safe relationships and a commitment to helping people participate more fully in everyday life.
Led by a highly experienced Physiotherapist, Play Partners combines strong clinical leadership with a genuine commitment to supporting clinicians to grow and thrive.
Our practice is:
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Trauma-responsive
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Relationship-centred
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Family-centred
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Evidence-based
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Playful and purposeful
The Role
As an Occupational Therapist at Play Partners, you will work with children, young people, families and adults in:
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Our well-equipped Clare therapy centre
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Purpose-built sensory gym
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Schools, kindergartens and childcare settings
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Outreach locations across the Clare Valley
Incorporating:
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Individual sessions
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Group programs
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Telehealth, by arrangement
From 2027, Play Partners will also be involved in the Boosting Preschool Outcomes Program, creating opportunities to provide group intervention, support children in education settings and build the capacity of early childhood educators.
What We Offer
A Competitive Salary
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Above-award salary based on skills and experience
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Fast-tracked professional progression
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Flexible KPIs and billable expectations that grow with your experience
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End-of-year clinician bonus when business profit targets are achieved
Professional Development
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2 paid study leave days per year
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Up to $2,000 per year in Play Partners-supported PD
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Training in trauma-responsive practice
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Support to apply for RDWA scholarships and funding with potential access to up to $10,000 for PD per annum
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Structured professional learning plans and in house training
Genuine Clinical Support
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Weekly discipline specific supervision for new graduates for the first 6 months
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Fortnightly discipline specific supervision for early-career clinicians
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Monthly external multidisciplinary group supervision with GP
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Peer support and regular clinical collaboration
Everything You Need To Do Your Job
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Laptop
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Uniform
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Well-resourced therapy centre
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Resources for outreach
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Work vehicle for longer-distance travel
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Allied health assistant support
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Administrative and finance team support
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Love and support
Support For You And Your Family
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Comprehensive EAP available 24/7
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EAP access for immediate family members
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Access to the Wisdom wellbeing app
Are You A New Graduate?
Great! You will be supported.
The PP Graduate Accelerator Program
Structure. Guidance. Feedback.
You won't be expected to know everything.
You will work alongside experienced clinicians who understand what it is like to start your career and who genuinely enjoy supporting others to learn.
Your workload and KPIs will grow with your skills, confidence and capability.
Rural practice also offers something special: variety
You will see a broad range of presentations, work closely with families and other professionals, and develop skills beyond your discipline specific qualification.
Are You An Experienced Clinician?
Bring your ideas. We value creativity, curiosity and innovation.
If there is an area of practice you want to develop? A program you want to create? Or new skills you want to learn? We want to hear about it.
There are opportunities to supervise students and junior clinicians, develop specialist skills and shape your own career pathway.
Do you have a passion project we could support?
Are You Relocating to Clare?
Here's something a little different...
Your first week is paid—and you don't have to come to work.
Instead, we will pay you to explore your new community.
Find your favourite coffee, walking trail, restaurant, winery, gym, sporting club or weekend adventure.
You may also be eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in RDWA relocation support.
Catch line about the beautiful Clare Valley, glass of wine and good walk awaits you.
We'd Love To Hear From You If You:
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Are an AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist, or eligible for registration
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Enjoy building meaningful relationships with children, families and communities
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Are curious, collaborative and committed to ongoing learning
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Value family-centred, evidence-informed practice
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Are interested in trauma-responsive care
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Enjoy variety, problem-solving and thinking outside the box
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Want to grow your skills while making a genuine difference
About The Team
We're a supportive team of clinicians who genuinely enjoy working together.
You'll learn from experienced colleagues, share ideas freely and be part of a workplace where collaboration is part of everyday practice.
We work hard, celebrate wins and occasionally create questionable cardboard floats for the Clare Christmas Pageant.
If you are looking for a place where you can grow, contribute, feel supported and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Occupational Therapist
Full-Time or Part-Time | Clare, South Australia
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter or expression of interest.