Intellectual Disability Clinician (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Social Worker)
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 18 April 2027)
Position Classification: Allied Health Professional - Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ670664
Location: Location Negotiable within MLHD
Are you a talented Clinician looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role:
This exciting role is open to suitably qualified Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and Physiotherapist. The Intellectual Disability Clinician informs and guides the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) mainstream health staff on the delivery of care for people with intellectual disability and their carers and families.
An exciting combination of direct clinical work and supporting other clinicians, the service includes multidisciplinary assessment and care planning for people with complex health needs and intellectual disability and capacity building activity to build the skills, confidence, and experience of mainstream clinicians.
The position will lead the development of appropriate clinical practice for patients/clients with intellectual disability and their carers and families in any hospital or site in the local health district including community health or outpatient setting.
The Intellectual Disability Clinician will link with Western NSW LHD Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team (SIDHT) who will assist the MLHD Intellectual Disability clinician in providing MDT care for people with intellectual disability with complex unmet health needs.
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.
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.
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Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Recognised Tertiary Degree in an Allied Health discipline (Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology or Physiotherapy) with either AHPRA registration or eligibility for membership with relevant peak professional body and demonstrated evidence of ongoing professional development.
Extensive specialist or broad generalist knowledge in Intellectual Disabilities, and knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with reference to Intellectual Disability with demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team taking leadership in clinical decision making.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and computer skills.
Excellent consultation, negotiation and advocacy skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and refine strategic relationships both within and external to the organisation.
More Information:
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Roanna O'Hara - MLHD Allied Health & Disability Manager on [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 10 July 2026
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 intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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