Occupational Therapist (Incentives Offered)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive up to $10,000

Annual incentive up to $5,000

Job summary

Based at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, the Occupational Therapy team invites applications from talented therapists to support acute, subacute and hand therapy services, delivering client-centred interventions across a varied regional caseload. This NSW Health position offers incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (up to $10,000 sign-on and up to $5,000 per year).

Remuneration is A$79,419–A$113,301 per annum, pro rata, plus super and 17.5% leave loading, with up to 32 hours

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Clinical experience in patient-centred, evidence-based Occupational Therapy across diverse clinical areas.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-centred, evidence-based OT interventions.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Rotations between acute and subacute wards and hand therapy services.

Skills

Clinical OT practice

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Travel (Class C licence)

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Incentives Offered)

* *This position qualifies forincentives under theNSW 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:

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

This position qualifies forincentives under theNSW 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 forincentives under theNSW 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.

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.