Occupational Therapists in Adelaide

**leah31** · 21-02-2011, 08:14 PM

Hello,
My name is Leah, I am new to this forum. We have decided to make the move

. We have recently been to a seminar and have booked a consultation for the 01/03/11. I am in the process of completing my skills assessment.

The NEXT step : I was planning a 176 visa (SS) but apparently OT is not on it

. I was suprised, there appears to be a lot of jobs advertised in SA. Anyway, now looks like we will be applying for a 175 (skilled indep). I am happy with this, but was hoping to speed up the process with a 176

.

Anyone got any info on OT jobs in Adelaide - availability, pay etc.............

Leah (31), Robert (31) and Declan (4)

**Zoot** · 21-02-2011, 11:47 PM

Sorry cant help you with regards pay etc would suggest you check out jobs for OT's and see how much they are offering and what is required to see where you fit in. Have you considered looking for a job sponsorship? I know there are some visas where you are sponsored by a company but get PR straight off else there is the 457 visa. If an employer sponsored you, you could come out to Oz and begin your life here whilst you waited for your 175 to be granted.

**Teresa01** · 22-02-2011, 12:19 AM

Hi Leah,

There are a few of us OTs on this site, that I am sure would be able to give you some advice. It is quite surprising that we have been removed from the 176 list, but they do change things all the time so you never know, it maybe added again in the near future! You should have no problems in finding a position, there are a broad range of opportunities for OTs here in many different sectors, such as Health, Government, Non for Profit Organisations and Work Cover Companies. Its a great place to develop your skills and grow within the profession! I would suggest starting to look into the process of the practice audit, that you have to undertake once you start working here, as it’s useful that you understand it so you can explain it to potential employers, as not all of them are famililar with the process!

Best of luck with your plans

Teresa

**Boxertony** · 22-02-2011, 10:49 AM

Leah,

You want to look at working in the WorkCover sector like I do, they are cying out for OT's the wges at our place for an OT is about $60,000 but our company are the lowest paid, you can get amuch higher wage with other Rehabilitation Providers. Send me a PM if you require further info

**kas17** · 22-02-2011, 11:04 AM

have sent you a pm
Karen

**Boxertony** · 22-02-2011, 11:25 AM

Kas

I have not received the PM Message

**kas17** · 22-02-2011, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Boxertony

Kas

I have not received the PM Message

sorry sent a pm to the original poster

**WhatNow?** · 23-02-2011, 08:59 PM

OTs are classed for 'Award' (pay and conditions) in the same bracket as Physiotherapists. The award information can be found here Consolidated Award

If you can bear to wade through the document you will find useful information on wages and benefits in section 4!

**sarahtwinn82** · 24-02-2011, 06:20 AM

South Australia: Department of Health Careers

**charlieandtoby** · 26-02-2011, 12:36 AM

Don't know much about the visa process etc BUT we just had a guy start at work (migrated from the UK) and his partner is an OT. She pretty much had her pick of jobs when she got here given Adelaide is crying out for OTs. So that's good...?!