Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to June 2026) / Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112, $116,038.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo or Mudgee, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 19 August 2025 – 11:59pm
Senior Occupational Therapist
Service Delivery Directorate - Child Youth & Family Division
About the role
Leadership and care are at the heart of this position which is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing high quality services to children and families of our health district.
You will deliver a high level clinical occupational therapy service (including services of a more complex nature) with advanced clinical reasoning skills in the provision of clinical care, with a focus on children.
You will support Level 1 and 2 Staff, Allied Health Assistants and students through clinical supervision and education programs, and provide a consultative service in areas of clinical expertise to local clinicians, promoting the quality and safety of the services we deliver.
You'll always be on the lookout to find and act on opportunities for improvement in clinical practice and clinical research and develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities.
Participating in planning, implementation, evaluating and reporting on services to promote effectiveness and efficiency is part of the role and you will be integral to providing guidance and advice on future directions for the occupational therapy department.
Vacancy is available in Dubbo or Mudgee.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
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* Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
* Upload your current resume
* Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Emma Marchant on or at for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
* All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
* This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
* Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
* Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
* Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
* To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
* For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD