Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatric (Incentives Offered)
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (from 29 October 2026 until 13 May 2027)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 3
Remuneration: $116,982.00 - $120,680.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 30
Requisition ID: REQ668935
Location: Griffith Base Hospital
Join our team to make a difference in our communities’ lives!
About the role:
MLHD are seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will play a crucial part in improving the lives of children with diverse needs, helping them reach their full potential through evidence-based occupational therapy services. You will work within our skilled team of Occupational Therapists and our wider Allied Health Team to support our Paediatric caseload.
As the Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for:
Provision of a comprehensive and effective occupational therapy service in collaboration with consumers, their families and carers using a range of clinical and professional interventions
Work collaboratively and where appropriate lead the multidisciplinary team to optimise health status and well-being of each client/patient and carer
Involvement in the planning, implementation and evaluation of services and identification, development and leading of clinical practice and quality improvement activities with other staff.
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 $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here
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.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and a current AHPRA registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
Advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.
Experience in clinical and team leadership, including experience in staff and student supervision.
More information:
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ellen McMaster – the A/ Allied Health and Ambulatory Care Manager on Ellen.McMaster@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 12 July 2026 (at midnight)
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 are 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.
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