Occupational Therapist - Level 1/2 - Wagga Wagga (Incentives Offered)
*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). Find out more here
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 4 November 2025)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist - Level 1/2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: up to 20
Requisition ID: REQ542180
Applications Close: 28 January 2025
Vaccination Category: A
Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.
Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.
We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, 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). Find out more here
- Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
- Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
- Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
- Free confidential counselling services for you and your family
- Flexible working arrangements, choose your own hours!
Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.
And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!
There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)
Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here
About Your Role
The position of Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 is part of the Occupational Therapy team based at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
The position works in a multidisciplinary context and is supported by a team of Occupational Therapists and Allied health assistants within the department.
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for delivering timely, efficient and evidence based occupational therapy interventions at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
This position is involved with a range of clinical and administrative functions necessary for the delivery of occupational therapy services to patients. Occupational Therapy services are provided with a focus on occupation and client-focused outcomes within a multidisciplinary team.
The clinical caseload includes inpatients both in acute and subacute wards and hand therapy outpatients. This position will ROTATE between acute and subacute wards at WWBH.
There is flexibiltiy to work extra days from end of March 2025.
Learn more about the role and requirements here.
Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD
Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.
Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Wendy Garapo, Occupational Therapist in Charge on 0457 117 713 or 02 5943 2450 or Wendy.Garapo@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
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