Senior Occupational Therapist (Alice Springs)

Carpentaria; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Remote area salary packaging

Paid travel and accommodation

Job summary

Carpentaria is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist based in Alice Springs to deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants across Central Australia. You will work with a multidisciplinary Therapy Services team, spanning home, school, clinic, and community settings, with regular travel to remote communities.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of OT experience, be willing to relocate, and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Based in Alice Springs or willing to relocate.
• Willing to travel to remote communities (4WD).
• NDIS knowledge preferred.
• Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants in Central Australia.
• Work across the lifespan: children, adolescents and adults in home, school, clinic and community settings.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary Therapy Services team supporting Territorians with disabilities.
• Collaborate to promote choice and control for clients.

Skills

OT experience

Job description

Take Your Skills Where They’re Needed Most

We’re seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants in Central Australia. You’ll be based in Alice Springs, with the opportunity for regular travel to remote communities including Kintore and Papunya.

In this role you’ll work across the lifespan, supporting children, adolescents and adults to reach their goals at home, school, in clinic, and across community settings. You’ll be part of a passionate multi-disciplinary Therapy Services team, backed by Carpentaria’s 50+ year history of providing not-for-profit disability, therapy and community services for Territorians.

The clinician we’re searching for

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Based in (or willing to relocate to) Alice Springs
• Willing to work across the stunning desert region of Central Australia (regular overnight travel via 4WD)
• Commitment to innovative, person-centred services that promote choice and control
• Knowledge of the NDIS (preferred)
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (preferred)

The Benefits Of Working With Us

We provide a positive work environment that encourages 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 $117,625 - $152,357, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
• Additional remote area salary packaging available (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 to Alice Springs 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, and Carpentaria’s Paediatric Equipment Program)
• Access to cultural awareness training and 4WD training
• Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
• Access to employee discounts, wellness benefits and free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!