Occupational Therapist

1 day ago

Griffith New South Wales, Australia Murrumbidgee Local Health District Full time $73,000 - $104,753 per year

Employment Type:Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 1/ 2

Remuneration:$73, $104,753.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: 6

Requisition ID: REQ609784

Location: Griffith Base Hospital

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 the Occupational Therapist, you will be able to provide, plan and deliver comprehensive, high quality patient care to our regional Griffith community members in our brand new, state-of-the-art, Griffith Base Hospital Emergency Short Stay Unit.

About the role:

As the Occupational Therapist you will play a vital role in the multidisciplinary team within the Emergency Short Stay Unit to provide assessment, treatment and early discharge planning for patients who require short term treatment and care.

You will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient flow and provide timely patient discharges. Working alongside an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Doctors, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Health Support staff to deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy services to the Griffith community.

Within this position you will also work with the wider hospital Occupational Therapy and Allied Health team to support with inpatient care, discharge planning and contributing to contemporary models of care.

What MLHD offer:

  • 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.
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • 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.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  1. A Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration under the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
  2. High level of knowledge, skills, clinical experience and ability in Occupational Therapy practice to provide patient-centred, evidence-based services.
  3. Excellence in effective communication and interpersonal skills with a keen focus on teamwork and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team

More information:

  1. Click here for the Position Description
  2. Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Ellen McMaster – A/ Allied Health & Ambulatory Care Manager on for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 29 October 2025

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

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