Occupational Therapist (Incentives Offered)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive (up to $10,000)

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the team at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. You will deliver client-centred, evidence-based OT services across acute, subacute and hand therapy, rotating between wards and outpatients to support timely patient care.

This role offers up to 32 hours per week, with either temporary or permanent part-time arrangements, and includes NSW Rural Health incentives, salary packaging options, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience delivering client-centred OT services across acute, subacute and hand therapy.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication; strong time management.
• Willingness to travel if required (Class C driver’s licence).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, evidence-based OT services across a range of clinical areas.
• Rotate between acute and subacute wards and hand therapy outpatients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

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: Temporary or Permanent Part Time (Various positions available – varying end dates with possibility to extend) 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 32 Requisition ID: REQ702101 Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

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

About the role:

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their goals and maximise their independence? Join the Occupational Therapy team at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients across acute, subacute and hand therapy services. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team alongside experienced Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants, you will deliver timely, efficient and evidence-based, client-centred interventions that promote participation in meaningful occupations and improve patient outcomes. This diverse role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a varied caseload, including acute and subacute inpatients and hand therapy outpatients. You will rotate between the acute and subacute wards, gaining valuable experience across different clinical settings while contributing to the delivery of high-quality occupational therapy services.

What MLHD offer:

• 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).
• 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 registration with AHPRA.
• Knowledge, skills, clinical experience and ability in Occupational Therapy practice to provide patient-centred, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services across a range of clinical areas.
• High level and effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills along with high level organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyse problems, set priorities, apply a range of options to develop solutions using available resources.
• Evidence of a Class C drivers’ licence with ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.

For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Garapo – the Occupational Therapist in Charge on [e-mail] for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 22 November 2026

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 in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.