Occupational Therapist (Incentives Offered)

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

Benefits offered by this job

NSW Rural Health Incentive Scheme

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MLHD invites an Occupational Therapist to join the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital team. You will deliver client-centred, evidence-based OT services across acute, subacute and hand therapy, working in a supportive multidisciplinary setting.

Rotations between acute and subacute wards will expand your clinical skills and patient outcomes. You should hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and be registered with AHPRA.

Qualifications

• Must hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Class C driver’s licence with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, evidence-based OT services across acute and subacute settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
• Contribute to hand therapy and outpatient OT care.
• Support regional health service delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Travel willingness

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).

• *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. If you are motivated to deliver person-centred care, thrive in a collaborative team environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your clinical practice.

What MLHD Offer

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

• *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.
• *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).

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.

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.