Occupational Therapist

Carpentaria; Darwin; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging

Remote area packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Professional development allowance

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

EAP access

Job summary

Carpentaria, a not-for-profit organisation, delivers disability, therapy and community services across the Northern Territory from its Darwin base. The role involves working with a multi-disciplinary therapy team to support Territorians with disabilities, including travel to remote NT communities via 4WD or light aircraft.

We offer a competitive salary, extensive leave, salary packaging, relocation assistance and strong professional development opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Commitment to working with culturally and linguistically diverse people.
• Knowledge of the NDIS preferred.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples preferred.

Skills

3+ years OT experience

NDIS knowledge

Indigenous peoples experience

Overnight travel willingness

Job description

About Us

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation with a proud 50-year history of providing disability, therapy and community services for children, adolescents and adults across the Northern Territory. We deliver innovative and flexible services and are committed to a person-centred philosophy that empowers people to thrive and live a great life.

Our Therapy team

Carpentaria’s multi-disciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Physiotherapists are based in Darwin (main office) and Alice Springs (sister office). Our Remote Therapy Services team regularly travel to rural and remote communities including Maningrida, Milingimbi, Katherine, Barunga, Beswick, Kintore, Papunya, and APY Lands.

You’ll feel truly supported within the team, which includes an urban and remote Team Leader, multiple senior clinicians, a dedicated administration team, Operations Manager, and Director of Allied Health Services.

About You

• Based in (or willing to relocate to) Darwin or Alice Springs
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Commitment to working with culturally and linguistically diverse people
• Knowledge of the NDIS (preferred)
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (preferred)
• Willing to commit to regular overnight trips (travel expenses paid) via 4WD or light aircraft (optional)

The Benefits Of Working With Us

We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance, a sense of humour and having fun. In this role you will work with a passionate team who will encourage and inspire you to develop and progress your skills and career, whilst supporting Territorians with disabilities to live their best life.

We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary of $81,429 – $118,425 (dependant on qualifications and experience) + 12% super
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
• Additional remote area salary packaging available in Alice Springs (up to 50% of rent and utilities)
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• $1,500 professional development allowance per year
• Opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, leadership and professional development
• Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates
• Unique opportunity to be part of our remote clinical team and deliver services across remote NT communities
• Paid travel and accommodation while in community
• Support for flexible work arrangements
• Access to internal professional development, mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups)
• Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
• Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

For further information, a full position description, or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

• Jocelyn MacRae, Allied Health Operations Manager & Senior Physiotherapist via email [e-mail] or phone [phone]
• Jaimee Dutton, Director Allied Health Services via email [e-mail] or phone [phone]

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received. Please note: we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.