Life-Changing Work In Arnhem Land: Senior Occupational Therapist

Northern Territory Phn; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

Sign-on bonus $5,000

5 weeks annual leave + birthday leave

Subsidized accommodation

Professional development leave

Job summary

Northern Territory Phn is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team based in Nhulunbuy (Gove Peninsula). You will travel to remote communities to provide OT services, support functional outcomes, and promote culturally respectful care.

The role offers a 4-day week, relocation support, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and generous leave entitlements. Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration and have remote/community-based experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-graduate OT experience (not suitable for new graduates).
• Experience in a similar/community-based role, including NDIS service delivery, report writing, and funding justification.
• Be confident working with complex disabilities (neurological, ASD, ABI, intellectual disability).
• Experience in remote, rural, or outreach settings.
• Experience with Assistive Technology and/or Functional Capacity Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to remote Indigenous communities across Arnhem Land.
• Travel by road or air to deliver care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support individuals to achieve meaningful, functional outcomes and quality of life.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural responsiveness

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

• Full-time or Part-time, 4-Day Work Week & $5,000 sign-on bonus
• $110,335 – $121,633 p.a. + Benefits & internal pay scale, increasing annually
• Relocation and establishment support – $10,000 & Professional indemnity costs covered

About the Role:

We exist to take health care to the furthest corners of East Arnhem Land—empowering every person to live their best possible life.

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team of GPs, OTs, Physiotherapists, and Speech Pathologists based in Nhulunbuy (Gove Peninsula). In this role, you’ll travel by road or small plane to provide occupational therapy services to some of Australia’s most remote and culturally rich Indigenous communities across Arnhem Land.

Each therapist works as part of a dedicated team that regularly visits remote communities, supporting individuals to achieve meaningful, functional outcomes and improved quality of life.

Why Join Us?

Lifestyle & Work-Life Balance:

• 4-day working week – enjoy a three-day weekend every week
• 5 weeks annual leave + paid birthday leave
• Heavily subsidized accommodation ($200 per week)
• Five-minute drive to work
• 1 week paid professional development leave
• Paid clinical support time

Well-being Benefits:

• Free 24/7 gym membership
• Free Physiotherapy sessions and massage
• Free 24/7 EAP for you and your immediate family

About You:

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is kind, positive, caring, and passionate about quality care.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 2 years post-graduate OT experience (not suitable for new graduates)
• Have experience in a similar/community-based role, including NDIS service delivery, report writing, and funding justification
• Be confident working with complex disabilities (e.g., neurological, ASD, ABI, intellectual disability)
• Have experience in remote, rural, or outreach settings
• Have experience with Assistive Technology and/or Functional Capacity Assessments
• Have experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, or a strong willingness to learn
• Be flexible, adaptable, and solutions-focused
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrate a respectful, culturally responsive approach
• Possess strong clinical reasoning, documentation skills, and the ability to work independently with remote support
• Hold current AHPRA registration