Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist - Wagga Wagga (Incentives Offered)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Wagga Wagga, NSW
A$73,427-$104,753 p/a + salary packaging
Healthcare & Medical → Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation
Contract
Hybrid

Posted 8 days ago


*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 31 May 2026)
Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ580700
Applications Close: 2 July 2025
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

  • Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full - time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here–
  • Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
  • Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
  • Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
  • Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)

Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here

About Your Role

The Wagga Wagga Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist is a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing rehabilitation services across Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and specific Outreach locations.

The Occupational Therapist will be working in a range of settings including the community, as part of the Acute Rehabilitation Team (Inreach) providing mobile rehabilitation on the acute wards of the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and in a specific Outreach location. You will provide goal-based, person-centred rehabilitation that is guided by evidence-based practice.

Your services will be providing clinic-based, home-based and virtual service delivery.

The Occupational Therapist will be supported by Level 4 Occupational Therapists within the service to continually develop specialist rehabilitation skills and knowledge.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD

Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Siobhan Kelly, Rehabilitation Coordinator on 0436 807 500 or [email protected]

now for a confidential chat.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

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About Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Wellness is our goal

Excellence is our passion

Our people are our future

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has released a new Strategic Plan, which focuses our priorities for the next three to five years. The MLHD Board has released the MLHD Strategic Plan 2016-2021.

The focus is on wellness and seizing every opportunity to work in partnership with consumers to build and maintain wellness. The objective is to enable MLHD to be the best place to work, lead, practise, volunteer, teach, learn and grow.

We have embarked on a number of initiatives to improve future service delivery including a focus on priority areas:

Focusing on wellness

Aspiring to excellence

Investing in our people

Working together in partnership

The Strategic Plan provides clear priorities and a solid commitment to meet or exceed the expectations of consumers in all care settings.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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