At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide patient-centred occupational therapy services and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Company: Join Murrumbidgee Local Health District and make a difference in regional communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Applications close on 1 November 2026; diverse candidates encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on health services while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 20600 - 20600 $ per year.
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).
- Employment
- Type: Permanent Part - Time
- Position
Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 1-2 Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
- Hours
- Per
- Week: up to 16 Requisition ID: REQ699295 Location: Corowa
Are you a talented Occupational Therapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist Level 1-2 to join the team at Corowa Health Service.
As the Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for
- Providing patient-centred, evidence-based occupational therapy services
- Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to optimise functional outcomes
- Assessment, treatment planning, intervention delivery
- Supervising students and assistants, with opportunities for service development and quality improvement activities.
- Services may include weekends, outreach, and virtual care delivery across the LHD and cluster sites.
- What MLHD offer
- 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
- A tertiary Qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration
- Clinical experience and ability to provide evidence-based OT services across diverse clinical areas
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Problem-solving skills with ability to set priorities and develop solutions
- Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
- Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel for work purposes
- More information
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Juliana Sheridan – the Facility Manager on Juliana. Sheridan@health. nsw. gov. au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 1 November 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 is 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.
Occupational Therapist - Corowa in Berrigan employer: Murrumbidgee Local Health District
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Contact Details:
Murrumbidgee Local Health District Recruitment Team
