Employment Type: Temporary Part time (until 21 March 2027 – with possibility to extend)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 4

Remuneration: $131,585.00 - $134,775.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: up to 28

Requisition ID: REQ704747

Location: Wagga Wagga

Lead the way in paediatric health; shape the futures of children and families across the Murrumbidgee!

About the role

The senior Occupational Therapist position sits within the Healthy Children and Families stream at Murrumbidgee Local Health District, playing a pivotal role in the delivery of the Brighter Beginnings Preschool Health and Development Check program. You will provide specialist clinical services to a complex paediatric caseload, while leading and mentoring clinicians across the district. Drawing on advanced clinical expertise, you will also offer consultation to staff working with children and families facing complex challenges, helping to drive optimal health, growth, and developmental outcomes for children and wellbeing for their families.

As the Occupational Therapist, you will:

Deliver specialist occupational therapy services to a complex paediatric caseload, exercising independent professional judgement and advanced clinical reasoning with minimal direct supervision.

Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and consultation to Allied Health clinicians and broader staff across MLHD who are working with children and families,



promoting consistent, secure and high-quality care.

Lead and participate in service planning, quality improvement initiatives and clinical research opportunities to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of clinical service delivery across the district.

Develop and deliver clinical education programs and profession-specific resources for staff, students, clients and key stakeholders to build capability and support best practice.

Lead and support cultural competence across the team, with a genuine commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people, while actively engaging with government and non-government service providers to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of Brighter Beginnings programs.

What MLHD offer

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.

Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.

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 development opportunities.

Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs fo Apply Now

📌 Senior Occupational Therapist - Preschool Health and Development Check (Wagga Wagga)
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