Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 14 February 2027)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ669565
Location: Lockhart / Urana / Culcairn / Henty / Holbrook
About the role:
Step into a senior clinical leadership position as a Level 3 Occupational Therapist. You'll deliver comprehensive Occupational Therapy services across multiple locations, gaining diverse experience and building strong community relationships across Murrumbidgee Local Health District. This role offers the autonomy to make high-level clinical decisions while working collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team focused on Occupational Therapy service delivery in the community.
This is a temporary part time job-share position, working alongside other Senior Occupational Therapists as a part of the wider MLHD Integrated Care team. Virtual care can be utilised with support from MPS sites or directly into the home.
Key responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy services including assessment, treatment and preventative care
Demonstrate high-level clinical expertise and evidence-based practice in accordance with MLHD CORE values
Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient health outcomes and facilitate safe, timely intervention
Provide clinical supervision and support to Level 1/2 Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants and students
Contribute to service planning, quality improvement initiatives and research activities
Maintain accurate documentation and activity statistics in line with Key Performance Indicators
Participate in professional development, clinical supervision and the MLHD Professional Discipline Network
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 for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
More information:
For role related queries or questions contact Sheree Robertson – A/MLHD Integrated Care Team Leader on [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 12 July 2026 (at midnight)
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.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
