Working regionally as an allied health professional

Your next adventure starts at Novita.

Our regional services play a pivotal role in supporting people with disability to receive important support and services in the areas they need them most – their own community.

We have hub hubs located across the State and in Broken Hill and our therapists travel far and wide supporting thousands of people with disability living in regional areas.

About working regionally

Working regionally provides our staff with a sense of adventure, purpose and progression that is unrivaled. Regional work offers staff a wide range of opportunities, including managing a variety of caseloads, exciting career trajectories, a fast-paced workload and learning on the job – in settings and situations they wouldn’t be able to experience in a metropolitan setting.

Our regional sites not only offer variety, professional development and a strong team environment, they are also in some of the most beautiful and popular regions. From beach, vines, red dirt and more, our staff are spoiled for choice for where they want to work and unwind.

Our regional sites

Learn more abour our regional locations:

• Berri 
• Broken Hill 
• Kadina  
• Murray Bridge 
• Port Lincoln 
• Whyalla  

Learning opportunities

One of the biggest advantages of working in a regional setting with Novita is the fast-tracked opportunity for career growth and hands-on experience. With a high demand for services, our regional therapists quickly gain exposure to a broad range of clients, caseloads, and support needs – often developing skills in one year that could take twice as long to build in a metro setting.

Working regionally means thinking creatively, collaborating closely, and finding innovative solutions that make a real impact. Our regional team members don’t stay in one lane – they’re adaptable, resourceful, and skilled across a wide variety of services. We make sure our staff have every opportunity to learn, contribute meaningfully, and grow their expertise in a rewarding environment.

Support – first and foremost

Our new graduates starting their journey in regional areas are fully supported every step of the way. We provide a relocation package that includes financial support for travel between regional and metropolitan locations – so staying connected with friends and family is always possible.

We want our team to thrive, both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer practical support, including help with finding accommodation and settling into their new community.

Our regional teams often describe themselves as one big family. Whether it’s road trips, local footy games, pub quiz nights, or learning together on the job, the connections made outside of work are just as meaningful as those made in the workplace.

Making a difference in the lives of people with disability

We’re proud to deliver high-quality services in communities where support hasn’t always been easy to access. Working in regional areas gives our clinicians the unique opportunity to build strong, purposeful relationships with local clients and communities – helping to close the gap in access while growing their own skills in a hands-on, supportive environment.

With smaller client volumes, you’ll often work closely with the same individuals, becoming part of their journey from the very beginning. These meaningful connections, the chance to make a real difference where it’s needed most, and the sense of belonging within the community make the regional experience both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.

A sense of adventure after study

Getting straight from the classroom to real life can sometimes be a slow and grueling process. However, our regional graduates are offered a sense of adventure as soon as they leave university. From moving to a new place, meeting new friends and colleagues, experiencing life outside of home, people enjoy the sense of adventure and variety when working regionally.

Quickly building a career

Because of the variety and fast-paced nature of working in a regional setting, clinicians can learn more on the go and adapt to their environment. Many have stated that they were able to gain knowledge more broadly because of the unique and exciting environment. Clinicians are exposed to a wide range of disciplines and skills, picking these up, and adding them into their own practice.

Being closer to nature

Who wouldn’t want to hit the surf straight after work? Our regional offerings provide a scenic backdrop to a new job – which many have said is a highlight of their time at Novita. Hiking, swimming, fishing, cycling and more – the world is now your backyard.

Collaboration and contribution

As soon as they start, our staff are encouraged to be active members of their team. Whether that is contributing knowledge to a certain caseload or collaborating with someone to find a creative solution to a problem, all members’ perspectives, input and ideas are valued and utilised.

Support to start new

Our renumeration package provides new graduates with support to move away from home, find a house and travel back and forth when needed. We do not expect our staff to drop their whole life for a regional move and have provided these incentives to ensure that the transition is as easy and comfortable as possible.

Speech pathologist Samara is a member of our Whyalla team and works with a broad range of people living with disability in the community.

“My role is really diverse, which I love! Each day brings something new – different clients, different needs, and different ways to make a difference. It keeps things interesting and exciting whilst also allowing me to expand my skills and knowledge.”

– Jayden, regional therapist.