Occupational Therapist - Rural Allied Health Team

About the Role

Closing Date: 25/05/2026 

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments 

The Occupational Therapist will be a valued member of the Rural Allied Health Team. The role involves working autonomously in predominantly home based setting, providing person-centered care to clients with complex health conditions and diverse backgrounds. The team includes a multidiscipinary group of professionals and covers a regional footprint in the Wodonga, Indigo, Towong, and Alpine areas.  We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity:

• B.Hth.Sc (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent and current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and implement realistic treatment and outcome goals for clients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work within a multi/interdisciplinary team environment.
• Well-developed time management, problem solving and decision making skills in order to complete tasks in designated timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering mentoring, clinical supervision, training and support to other OT staff, other health professionals, OT students and relevant agencies, as appropriate to level of experience.

Employment Type: This is a Fixed Term (12 months) Part Time (0.6FTE) opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Team Lead Sarah Neil - sarah.neil@awh.org.au or Manager Kelly Berry kelly.berry@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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