Occupational Therapist

NSW Health; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District in Dubbo, NSW, is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Allied Health team at Walanmarra.

The role supports sub-acute rehabilitation and palliative care with inpatient and outpatient services; primary caseload is rehabilitation, under supervision of senior Therapists. Roster is 38 hours/week.

This position offers opportunities for ongoing education, mentoring, and professional development within a rural health setting.

Responsibilities

• Primary caseload will be rehabilitation.
• Inpatient and outpatient services are provided by the Occupational Therapy team.
• Role is supported by senior Occupational Therapists and offers mentoring and professional development.
• Opportunity for growth through ongoing education and training.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 26 Oct 2026 – 11:59pm

About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our skilled and supportive Allied Health team at Walanmarra.

Walanmarra provides sub-acute rehabilitation and palliative care services to the people of Western NSW Local Health District.

The Occupational Therapy team offers inpatient and outpatient services. The primary caseload will be rehabilitation.

This role is supported by senior Occupational Therapists and offers opportunity for professional growth through ongoing education and training, mentoring and varied clinical experiences.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Early in your career? Get AHEAD!

Kick-start your career withWestern NSW LHD’s Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with:

• Supportas you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District
• Connectionwith a peer network of allied health professionals
• Professional educationand interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement
• Career development opportunitiesboth within and beyond the program.

The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here:AHEAD program information

Hear from our early-career professionals:WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Emma Swan on (02) 6809 6*** or at *********@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD