Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Recovery Unit
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Occupational Therapist (Level 1/2) who is ready for a new adventure. This is your opportunity to step into a position where you work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team towards making a real impact on mental health consumer care and the wider community.
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
* 482 Visa considerations
About the role
The Level 1/2 Occupational therapist role within the Mental Health Recovery Unit is an important member of the multidisciplinary team contributing to consumers care within the well-established 8 week voluntary program. The role is an opportunity to work with adults from various backgrounds, in an empowering and supportive environment, demonstrating recovery orientated practice and trauma informed care. Within this position, you will be supported by the Mental Health Recovery Unit Level 3 Occupational Therapist, alongside the wider Allied Health team in the mental health inpatient services.
Your responsibilities will include.
Delivering high quality recovery services to consumers in accordance with the ethics and standards established 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
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
Employment type: Permanent Full time – Part time and Casual opportunities available
Position classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Renumeration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ651791
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 are looking for:
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
* A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
* Good time management skills.
* Passion for helping others.
* 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
Applications close: 29 April 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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