Senior Paediatric OT – Preschool Health & Development

Jobs Riverina Murray; Wagga Wagga; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living expenses support

Novated car leasing

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead the Preschool Health and Development Check program within the Healthy Children and Families stream. You will provide specialist paediatric services to a complex caseload, mentor clinicians across MLHD, and drive high-quality care and outcomes for children and families.

The role emphasises advanced clinical expertise, staff supervision, and opportunity to contribute to program development, education, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Extensive paediatric clinical experience across various service delivery models (one-on-one, groups, telehealth).
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to supervise staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy services to a complex paediatric caseload with independent clinical judgment.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and consultation to Allied Health clinicians and staff across MLHD.
• Lead service planning, quality improvement, and clinical research initiatives to enhance delivery of care.
• Develop and deliver clinical education programs and resources for staff, students and stakeholders.
• Lead and support cultural competence initiatives to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal communities.

Job description

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead the Preschool Health and Development Check program within the Healthy Children and Families stream. You will provide specialist paediatric services to a complex caseload, mentor clinicians across MLHD, and drive high-quality care and outcomes for children and families.

The role emphasises advanced clinical expertise, staff supervision, and opportunity to contribute to program development, education, and