Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ592081
Location: Wagga Wagga – Mental Health Recovery Unit
Applications Close: 24 August 2025

Are you a talented Occupational Therapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Occupational Therapist who is ready for a new adventure. As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will be based in the Wagga Wagga Mental Health Recovery Unit, a 20 bed sub-acute mental health facility. The unit is primarily targeted at consumers aged 18-65 years, however, admits consumers across the age spectrum. Within this role you will be able to provide, plan and deliver comprehensive, high quality patient care within our Mental Health Recovery Unit. This is your opportunity to step into a position with a dynamic multidisciplinary team where no two days are the same.

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About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join us in this crucial role in the Mental Health Recovery Unit, providing recovery orientated and innovated approaches to care. You will be joining a dynamic multidisciplinary team offering a unique occupational therapy service within the 20 bed sub-acute mental health setting. You’ll also be connected to the Mental Health Allied Health team across the Inpatient Units, to provide collegial support and advice. Within the role, you will be provided direct support from both the Mental Health Allied Health Manager and the Recovery Unit Nurse Unit Manager. The unit recognise consumers with mental health issues as experts in their own condition and strives to provide an optimistic and positive approach to care with a focus on collaborative decision making and social inclusion.

As the Senior Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for:

Provision of a comprehensive and effective occupational therapy service in collaboration with consumers, their families and carers using a range of clinical and professional interventions

Involvement in the planning, implementation and evaluation of services and identification, development and leading of clinical practice and quality improvement activities with other staff.

Providing clinical and team leadership within the daily running of the Recovery Unit

Delivering psychoeducational group program content to mental health consumers

Provide clinical supervision and support to Level 1/2 Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants & students on clinical placement as required.

Conduct comprehensive and accurate assessments including risk assessments using Mental Health Outcome Assessment Tools and fulfil reporting and documentation requirements.

To see all role requirements please review the position description.

What MLHD offer:

Relocation Support - 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.

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.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and a current AHPRA registration with the Occupational Therapist Board of Australia.

Extensive specialist knowledge or high-level broad generalist knowledge within the occupational therapy discipline.

Advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience within mental health, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice

Ability to initiate, lead, implement and evaluate quality improvement initiatives, research and service development processes

Willingness to work within a team, to communicate effectively with others, to address any conflict in a constructive manner.

Experience in clinical and team leadership, including experience in staff and student supervision.

How to Apply

Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Alice Kenny – A/ Manager Mental Health Recover Unit/ Allied Health Manager, via [email protected] or 02 5943 1840 for a confidential chat.

Apply Online! 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.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages 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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