Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Mental Health Recovery Unit

Senior Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Recovery Unit

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Occupational Therapist (Level 3) who is ready for a new adventure. This is your opportunity to step into a position where you work collaboratively with a lovely Allied Health team when no two days are the same. 

Our benefits:

• A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
• Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
• A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves
• A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals
• Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support
• Relocation Considerations 
   

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary (until 5 July 2026 – Leave Relief with possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist - Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ649034
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Wagga Wagga

Who we are:

We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work, and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) delivers high-quality healthcare services to communities across regional and rural NSW. We are committed to building a skilled, confident and supported mental health workforce that delivers safe, evidence-based and compassionate care.

About the role:

Step into a senior clinical leadership position as a Level 3 Occupational Therapist in our Mental Health Recovery Unit. You'll provide expert assessment and therapeutic interventions while guiding junior staff and driving service improvements across Murrumbidgee Local Health District. This role offers the autonomy to make high-level clinical decisions while working collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team focused on mental health recovery.
 

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based occupational therapy services to mental health clients, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and operating with minimal supervision in your specialty area
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise client outcomes, facilitate safe discharge planning, and ensure care is delivered within professional and ethical standards
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and professional development support to Level 1/2 occupational therapists, allied health assistants and students on placement
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, service development and research activities while contributing to professional networks and maintaining cultural competence in Aboriginal health outcomes
• Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
•  Advanced clinical skills and experience, with a strong focus on evidence based practice.
• Experience contributing to service improvement, including policy development, education or training.
• Demonstrated clinical and team leadership, including supervision of staff or students
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.

• Current Class C Driver Licence and a paid NSW Working With Children Check
   

   

More information:

 1) Download the Position Description
 2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Alice Kenny, A/ Manager Mental Health Recovery Unit, on 02 5943 1840 or Alice.Kenny@health.nsw.gov.au

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.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Applications close: 23 April 2026