Senior Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to August 2026) / Job Share Considered

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4

Remuneration: $121, $124,607.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 28 September 2025 – 11:59pm

Senior Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Coordinator Mid Western Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program (MWBIRP)

Bathurst Health Service

About the role

In this role, you will join an interdisciplinary team that aims to provide a high-quality specialist rehabilitation service to clients of the Midwestern Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program (MWBIRP).

This position provides case management services to adults undertaking community rehabilitation with MWBIRP. This will include the assessment of client needs and the development and implementation of treatment programs for adult clients with cognitive, behavioural, psychological, communication and physical difficulties. Treatment programs could include both individual and group interventions.

This position is a community-based role and will involve driving to see clients in their communities. Clients of the MWBIRP are usually residents in the following local government areas: Bathurst Region, City of Greater Lithgow, Oberon, Blayney, Orange City, Cabonne, Cowra, Weddin, Parkes, Forbes, parts of Lachlan Shire and Mid Western Region.

Care and wellbeing of our people is at the heart of Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD). As an Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing high quality services to patients / clients of the WNSWLHD in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

• Click 'Apply'
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Molly Banks on or at for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD