Senior Occupational Therapist - Brain Injury Rehabilitation
About the role:
SWBIRS is a specialist rehabilitation service supporting people with acquired brain injuries across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District. Our services include allied health assessments, therapy, education, and rehabilitation coordination. We offer both community outreach and centre-based programs.
As an Occupational Therapist with Murrumbidgee Local Health District, you will deliver assessment, intervention and rehabilitation coordination for people with acquired brain injury across our District. In this role you will focus on delivering expert assessment and intervention to empower clients with cognitive, physical and sensory impairment to regain skills for daily living, work and learning.
You'll work across a variety of settings, including:
* Onsite clinics
* Outreach visits to rural communities
* Telehealth appointments
In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will take on rehabilitation coordination for a designated caseload of clients. This involves working closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized rehabilitation plans—ensuring seamless, client-centred care across all stages of recovery.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 22 May 2026)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 3
Remuneration: $116, $120,680.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 24
Requisition ID: REQ629214
Location: Wagga Wagga – South West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services
What MLHD offer:
* Relocation Assistance and Accommodation Support considerations - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
* Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
* Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
* Flexible Working Arrangements
* Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
* Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Tertiary qualification Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
* Three years' clinical experience and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge
* Effective communication through the use of information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work in sites across the Local Health District as required or directed with a valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
More Information:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jane Murtagh – Clinical Team Leader on for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 11 January 2026
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
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