Overview
Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising cutting-edge, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people with recovery services.
Location: Wagga Wagga
Location: Waag Wagga Mental Health Inpatient Units. The inpatient units are committed to providing recovery oriented and innovative approaches to care, recognising consumers with mental health issues as experts in their own condition and striving to provide an optimistic, holistic and positive approach to care with a focus on collaborative decision making and social inclusion.
What You’ll Be Doing
Delivering high quality recovery services to consumers in accordance with the ethics and standards established by AHPRA for Occupational Therapists. The Occupational Therapist will provide professional recovery-oriented services to both consumers and families/carers through interventions such as:
- psychosocial assessment
- identification of goals
- motivational interviewing
- guidance and support to achieve goals
- the provision of information
- referral and advocacy
- group program design, implementation, facilitation and evaluation
Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will be based in the Waag Wagga Mental Health Inpatient Units and will be actively involved in the development and provisions of a broad range of structured activities and rehabilitation programs, with additional responsibilities around Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention. The role is accountable to the Acute MH Inpatient Unit Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and involves collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Supervision is available from the Allied Health Manager and the Senior Occupational Therapist within the wider Mental Health Inpatient Units Allied Health Team.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A recognised degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- NSW Working with Children Check
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
Position Details
- Employment type: Full time, part time and casual opportunities
- Position classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
- Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
- Hours per week: up to 38
- Requisition ID: REQ605813
- Applications close: 14 October 2025
How to Apply / More Information
- Download the position description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries contact Alice Kenny, A/ Manager Mental Health Recovery Unit and Allied Health Manager, on or
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.
EOE Statement: This information is provided to applicants in compliance with employment equity requirements.
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Wagga Wagga
🏢 Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
📍 Wagga Wagga City Council