Where regional South Australian OT roles are
Regional South Australia covers the Riverland, Limestone Coast, Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Fleurieu, and the mid north. Roles are usually based at a regional hospital, community health service, or aged care provider and cover a surrounding district, so travel between towns is common.
The caseload is often generalist, spanning hospital rehabilitation, community health, aged care, and disability. Specialist support is usually available from Adelaide by phone or telehealth, and some services run regular fly-in or drive-in clinics to smaller towns.
Who hires OTs in regional SA
SA Health regional local health networks, community health organisations, aged care providers, NDIS services, and private practices employ OTs outside Adelaide. Some roles are part of a regional allied health team; others are sole positions with remote supervision.
Regional incentives may include relocation support, accommodation assistance, or professional development funding. Ask whether the role is permanent or fixed-term and what support is available for travel between sites.
Regional SA pay and conditions
Regional SA salaries are generally comparable to Adelaide, typically $78,000 to $110,000 depending on experience, with additional allowances for remote or outreach work. Lower housing costs in many regional towns can make the same salary go further.
Ask about vehicle arrangements, travel time, and supervision. Public health roles often include salary packaging and structured professional development, while smaller providers may offer more flexibility but less formal support.
Living and working in regional South Australia
Regional SA offers shorter commutes, strong communities, and access to wine regions, coast, and outback landscapes. Larger regional centres such as Mount Gambier, Whyalla, and Port Augusta have hospitals and services, while smaller towns offer a quieter pace and more generalist work.
Browse current regional SA vacancies below, or set an alert for the towns you are interested in. Adelaide roles are listed on the Adelaide page.