Occupational Therapist - Level 1/2 (Deniliquin)

Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary Part Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 1/ 2

Remuneration: $76,364.00
- $108,943.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ665567

Location: Deniliquin Health Service Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities? About the role: We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join us in this exciting role to deliver comprehensive Occupational Therapy services across diverse clinical areas and settings, including outreach and virtual care. What we have on offer:
- 14 hours per week Temporary Part Time until 6 June 2027
- 24 hours per week Permanent Part Time As the Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for:
- Conduct patient-centred assessments, goal setting, treatment planning, intervention, education, and clinical care using evidence-based practice
- Assess, diagnose, and manage clients within scope of practice to promote functional outcomes and wellbeing
- Monitor and evaluate treatment effectiveness, adjusting care plans in collaboration with senior clinicians as required
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and support safe, timely discharge planning
- Provide education and support to patients, families, carers, Allied Health Assistants, and other healthcare professionals
- Work independently while seeking supervision appropriately to ensure safe, high-quality care 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.
- Career 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:
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Experience delivering patient-centred, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services across a variety of clinical areas.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Sound problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations, prioritise tasks, and develop practical solutions.
- A commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement. More information:
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Virginia Lange – the Facility Manager on for a confidential chat. Applications close: 19 June 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. . Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qxczd