Occupational Therapist

NSW Health; Corowa; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Novated car leasing

Job summary

NSW Health in Corowa is seeking an Occupational Therapist Level 1-2 for the Murrumbidgee Local Health District. You will provide patient-centred OT services and work with multidisciplinary teams to optimise functional outcomes.

The role offers up to 16 hours per week with permanent part-time status, and includes opportunities for supervision, development, and service improvement across MLHD sites.

Qualifications

• A tertiary Qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Clinical experience across diverse clinical areas.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, evidence-based occupational therapy services.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.
• Supervise students and assistants; participate in service development and quality improvement.
• Deliver services including weekends, outreach, and virtual care across sites.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

OT degree (AHPRA)

Job description

* This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Employment Type:Permanent Part - Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 1-2
Remuneration:$79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 16
Requisition ID:REQ699295
Location: Corowa

Are you a talented Occupational Therapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the role:

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist Level 1-2 to join the team at Corowa Health Service.

As the Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for:

• Providing patient-centred, evidence-based occupational therapy services
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to optimise functional outcomes
• Supervising students and assistants, with opportunities for service development and quality improvement activities.
• Services may include weekends, outreach, and virtual care delivery across the LHD and cluster sites.

What MLHD offer:

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job - we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
• Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A tertiary Qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration
• Clinical experience and ability to provide evidence-based OT services across diverse clinical areas
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Problem-solving skills with ability to set priorities and develop solutions
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to travel for work purposes

For role related queries or questions contact Juliana Sheridan – the Facility Manager on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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