Regional Allied Health | Graduate, Early Career and Senior Positions

About Novita

Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.

Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.

Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.

Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.

We have graduate, early career and senior therapy opportunities in varied disciplines in the following locations:

• Berri – OT and SP
• Broken Hill – OT and SP
• Murray Bridge – OT, SP, DE and PT
• Port Lincoln - OT, DE and SP
• Whyalla – OT and SP and EP
• Kadina – OT, SP and PT

About the Graduate and Early Career Program

Our graduate and early career program starts with a supportive and extensive six-month orientation that includes:

• An intensive initial orientation, blending collective learning with all our new starters and practical time at your office to meet and shadow your peers
• Weekly clinical supervision with further informal supports
• Regular coaching from your team leader to adjust to the challenges of work, and
• A diverse clientele with a chance to deliver services to children, young people and adults living with disability, as part of a multi-disciplinary team

About the Senior Roles

As an experienced Allied Health professional at Novita, you will:

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload, delivering evidence-based assessments and tailored programs of support
• Provide clinical leadership by supervising early career occupational therapists and supporting their professional development
• Lead by example in the delivery evidence-based, client-centred therapeutic supports
• Contribute to service innovation within your own caseload and across the whole organisation by developing community-based programs and enhancing service delivery
• Actively participate in service planning, client reviews, and multidisciplinary decision-making
• Work closely with other senior clinicians, team leaders and clinical leads to support positive team culture and improve service delivery

About You

As well as being aligned with Novita’s ICARE values, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in your field
• Current registration with AHPRA (or impending registration) and with the professional body relevant to your discipline
• An innovative, resourceful and creative therapy approach that reflects a competent level of professional knowledge and skill
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, family members, colleagues and leaders
• Current working with children check and NDIS worker check
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to use you own vehicle for work-related travel is desirable

We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

Why join Novita in a regional location?

Regional opportunities with Novita offer:

• A diverse caseload and full scope of practice, become a specialist generalist and build broad skills
• Small, close-knit teams with strong transdisciplinary collaboration and meaningful relationships
• A laid-back lifestyle with short commutes, beach and/or country living depending on location and travel across regional SA
• Experience working across varied funding models including grants and provider partnerships
• Ongoing supervision, learning, and professional development tailored to your growth
• A tailored salary and benefits package that recognises your commitment to regional service
• Relocation support including accommodation assistance to help you settle in smoothly

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Total salary package includes base salary, annual leave loading and 12% superannuation
• Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay
• Further maximise your take home pay with additional salary packaging benefits including mean and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions

Apply Now

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. So, don’t delay if you are wanting to join our team. Novita may close this advertisement early if suitable candidates are identified before the listed closing date.

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.

Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.

Achieve your amazing at Novita.