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
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:
* 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.
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: REQ638233
Location: Wagga Wagga
Why Join Us
* Work in a role that makes a real impact on vulnerable communities.
* Access cultural supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
* Be part of a supportive team committed to collaboration and respect.
What We're Looking For
* Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and a current AHPRA registration.
* Good time management skills
* Passion for helping others
* Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to travel.
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
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.
Applications close: 11 March 2026