Allied health recruitment in Mildura for employers

We recruit physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists, dietitians, social workers and oral health therapists. Each profession has its own registration or professional credential, and the Health Professionals and Support Services Award lists each profession against the AQF levels it uses. We record each candidate's registration or credential status so you can check it on the public register or with the association.

The allied health roles open in Mildura now are listed below. They come from our job board and are not a promise of future vacancies. If you employ allied health staff in Mildura or the Sunraysia region, send a brief with the profession, the grade and the start date.

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It depends on the profession. Occupational therapists: Registration is required before practising or using the title occupational therapist. Overseas-qualified OTs are usually assessed by the Occupational Therapy Council first. Physiotherapists: Registration is required before practising or using the title physiotherapist. Overseas-qualified physiotherapists usually start with the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Podiatrists: Registration is required before practising or using the title podiatrist. Overseas-qualified podiatrists are usually assessed by ANZPAC first. Speech pathologists: There is no Ahpra registration. Employers commonly ask for Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status or eligibility through Speech Pathology Australia. Dietitians: There is no Ahpra registration. Employers and funders commonly require Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status through Dietitians Australia. Social workers: There is no Ahpra registration. Employers commonly ask for eligibility for AASW membership.

Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) employed 952 people (3.8% of employed residents, compared with 4.6% in Victoria) and Other Social Assistance Services employed 650 people (2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Victoria). The Census DataPack counts 3,754 employed residents in Health Care and Social Assistance, out of 25,101 employed residents.

The median age in the Mildura local government area was 40, compared with 38 in Victoria, and 1,526 residents (2.7%) were aged 85 years and over, compared with 2.2% in Victoria. These are ABS 2021 Census figures. They describe the area, not CrossNation's own placements.

If the Health Professionals and Support Services Award applies to the employer, an AQF Level 7 health professional in the first year must be paid at least $1,308.80 a week ($34.44 an hour) and one in the seventh year or later at least $1,689.50 a week ($44.46 an hour), for full-time employees from 1 October 2026 (clause 17.1(c)). Schedule B.3 lists the professions against the standard minimum qualification: occupational therapist AQF Level 7; physiotherapist AQF Level 7; podiatrist AQF Level 7; oral health therapist AQF Level 7; speech pathologist AQF Levels 7, 8, 9; social worker AQF Levels 7, 8, 9; dietitian AQF Levels 7, 8, 9.

Which award covers a role depends on the employer and the setting. Social work in community services can sit under a different award or an enterprise agreement, so check the award for the specific role with Fair Work. Superannuation is paid on top at 12%.

These are award minimums, the same in every state. Check Fair Work for the latest rates.

Award figures were read from the Fair Work site on 27 October 2026.

1. You send the role, location, start date and whether you want candidates based in Australia, overseas, or both.
2. We search for candidates who match the brief and record their qualification, registration or licence status and work rights so you can check it.
3. You interview the shortlist and choose who to offer.
4. We coordinate the offer with you and the candidate. Our fee is 12% for roles under $50k, 15% for $50k–$90k, 18% above $90k, 20% executive, charged on first-year remuneration (salary plus super), plus GST, with a 90-day replacement guarantee (replacement, not refund), subject to our agreement.