Join the Team & Make the Move to a River Life

River Allied Health is always on the lookout for talented and passionate professionals to join our team in the Riverland.

For more information about who we are and what working with River Allied Health might look like for you, please read the comprehensive outline below for Allied Health professionals, new graduates and experienced clinicians.

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About Us

River Allied Health is an innovative, community-focused allied health practice located in Renmark, South Australia.

Formerly known as Renmark Physiotherapy Service, we’ve proudly served the Riverland for over 40 years and continue to grow as a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving health and wellbeing across our region.

Whether you are a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Exercise Physiologist, Psycholgist, Dietician or any other Allied Health professional, we are keen to learn more about how you can add value to our team.

We're happy to work with you to tailor a role that is beneficial to your interests and clinical strengths. We offer a generous remuneration relative to experience and abilities, in addition to a clear career progression pathway that is supported by achievable goals and structured mentoring.

As part of the River Allied Health team, you will be part of a supportive community of like-minded health professionals with great connections both in-house and across the region—all while enjoying a relaxed and affordable lifestyle by the river.  

Our Team & Culture

At River Allied Health, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace, collaborating closely with other allied health and medical professionals to deliver multidisciplinary, evidence-based care.

New graduates benefit from structured mentorship and weekly professional development, led by a team of senior clinicians with experience across:

• Musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation

• Occupational health and injury prevention

• Disability and neurological rehabilitation

• Paediatrics and aged care

• Hydrotherapy, pilates, and persistent pain management.

Our team also includes Allied Health Assistants and a highly experienced administrative support team to help you focus on what you do best—patient care.

Benefits & Culture

We believe in a workplace that supports you through every stage of your career and life. As a River Allied Health team member, some of the benefits include:

• Flexible hours and arrangements to support work–life balance - full-time, part-time, or compressed four-day week

• No weekend work — enjoy your weekends on the river!

• Realistic workload expectations - structured caseload growth for new graduates

• Clinical mentoring and PD support - Up to 2.5 hours per week

• Regular in-house PD - case reviews, team catch-ups, coffee breaks and social events

• Relocation assistance - financial assistance if relocating to the Riverland

• Professional development - annual allowance

• Scholarship access - external scholarships for regional practitioners including RDWA

• After hours access - Use of our on-site gym, pilates studio for personal use

• Access benefits - regular access to the Alan Coulter Recreation Centre’s full commercial gym and hydrotherapy pool

• People-first culture - flexible, family-friendly workplace culture focused on wellbeing—not KPIs.

More About the Riverland

Renmark is a thriving riverside community on the Murray River—just under three hours from Adelaide and 90 minutes from Mildura.

Make the most of our unique Riverland lifestyle and spend your free time exploring the region or getting involved in the community: 

• Enjoy swimming, water sports, camping, fishing, and other adventures all year round

• Experience in get involved with the vibrant and friendly Riverland community at social events, sporting clubs, markets, nightlife and more!

• Visit and indulge in some of South Australia's best cafés, wineries, distilleries, and boutique shops

• Enjoy affordable housing and a relaxed lifestyle.

Skills & Requirements

Essential:

• AHPRA registration (or pending registration for new grads)

• Current driver’s licence

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• A collaborative, positive attitude and willingness to contribute to team culture

• Current Senior First Aid, CPR, and relevant clearances (assistance provided upon commencement).

Desirable:

• Experience or interest in aged care, hydrotherapy, or occupational health

• Willingness to travel within the Riverland for community or home-based visits

• Interest in ongoing professional growth and learning.

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New Graduate Pathway

Your First Year: Supported, Structured, and Tailored to You

At River Allied Health, we understand that every new graduate brings unique strengths and learning preferences. That’s why our progression plan is flexible, responsive, and designed to help you grow with confidence. 

Here’s what your first year with River Allied Health could look like:

Weeks 1–2: Foundations & Familiarisation

• Comprehensive orientation program

• Hands-on training in clinical systems and software

• Discipline-specific shadowing with a senior clinician

• Dedicated mentorship and weekly supervision

• Gradual client introduction: start with as little as 1 supported client per day.

  
  

Weeks 3–12: Building Confidence

• Incremental increase of 1 client per day, up to 3 clients daily

• Continued clinical supervision and mentorship, typically 2x 1 hour sessions weekly focusing on clinical reasoning, case reviews, hands on and assessment skills

• Gradual exposure to different client and simple third party referral types i.e. Medicare, Aged Care or Government supported clients

• Interdisciplinary mentorship and shadowing opportunities.

Months 3–6: Expanding Capacity

• Weekly increase of 1 client until reaching 4 clients per day

• Ongoing structured clinical support and review with a senior clinician.

Months 6–12: Growing Independence

• Increase to 5 clients per day, paced according to your readiness

• Continued access to supervision, clinical mentorship and wellbeing support (with frequency / duration reducible as preferred).

Beyond Year 1: Finding Your Flow

• Client load adjusted based on your preferences, interests and goals

• Expand your caseload and complexity of clients at a comfortable pace

• Training and integration into more complex third party systems - i.e. RTWSA, NDIS.

Additional Benefits in Your First Two Years

• Annual external professional development allowance

• Weekly wellbeing check-ins.

Ongoing Support Throughout Your Career

• Continued access to shadowing and online training

• Diverse professional development opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements that support work/life balance

• Access to our clinic gym for personal use

• 1x monthly 1-hour multidisciplinary PD session

• 1x monthly 1-hour multidisciplinary team meeting

• A culture that prioritises balance and clinician wellbeing over KPIs.

We understand that some Allied Health disciplines require more time per client, and we adjust accordingly. Client hours include contact time, documentation, travel, meetings, and resource preparation.

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How to Join the Team

If you're interested in a career with River Allied Health and keen to make the move and join us, please send through your resume with a cover letter to our Director, Ace Prokopec.

We understand that moving to a new place, or relocating back to the region can be a big decision and sometimes you need a bit more information or have questions before applying—please feel welcome to reach out!

We look forward to hearing from you and adding another talented professional to our amazing crew!

Apply or Enquire today: ace@riveralliedhealth.com.au