Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $76,364 - $108,943.12 + superannuation + salary packaging options + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro‑rated to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Cowra NSW – Cowra Health Service
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 1st February 2026, 11:59pm
Occupational Therapist – 5‑10k Incentives offered
About the role
Join our supportive Cowra team and make a real difference in people's lives This full‑time rural generalist role offers a varied caseload including community adults, paediatrics, inpatients and palliative care.
Why You'll Love This Role
* Work in a friendly, multidisciplinary team: Senior OT, physiotherapy, speech pathology, social work and nursing
* Engage in varied, meaningful work across all ages
* Enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle with a strong community feel
* New graduates supported via the award‑winning AHEAD program for structured orientation, mentoring, and professional development
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake clinical assessments with clients to develop a treatment plan and evaluate treatment and clinical outcomes.
* Prescribe equipment and plan functional interventions.
* Coordinate care with clients, families, and other health professionals.
* Participate in case discussions, documentation, and professional development.
About You
* Current AHPRA registration.
* Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
* Effective communicator and collaborative team player.
* Organised, adaptable, and committed to client‑centred practice.
Working Hours
Full‑time, Monday to Friday. Standard business hours.
How You'll Be Supported
* AHEAD program for new graduates.
* Regular clinical supervision and mentoring.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
Take the next step in your Allied Health career and apply now to join our Cowra community health team 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. Early in your career? Get AHEAD
Kick‑start your career with Western NSW LHD's Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early‑career allied health professionals with:
* Support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District.
* Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals.
* Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement.
* Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program.
The AHEAD program is open to early‑career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here: AHEAD program information.
Hear from our early‑career professionals: WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program.
To apply for this role:
* Click 'Apply'.
* 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 Brenda Hurst on or at for more information.
* 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.
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