Senior Occupational Therapist – Melaleuca Therapies

Northern Territory Phn; Australia; Sur place; AUD 108 000 - 119 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Superannuation

Incentives

Résumé du poste

Melaleuca Therapies is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, culturally responsive services for children and young people aged 0–18, with some adult caseloads. You will assess, intervene and consult, while mentoring colleagues and reporting to families and schools.

Based on the Gove Peninsula in East Arnhem Land, travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD is required, with occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Paediatric experience or strong interest in paediatrics.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload.
• Culturally respectful and confident with diverse communities.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsabilités

• Provide assessment, intervention and consultancy.
• Support child development and functional outcomes.
• Provide mentoring to Occupational Therapists and supervision to students and Allied Health Assistants.
• Prepare reports for families, schools, NDIS and other providers.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and local services.
• Travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD, including occasional overnight stays.

Connaissances

Paediatric experience

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Problem-solving

Caseload management

Formation

AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist

Description du poste

• Senior role with a strong paediatric focus – $107,751 – $119,351 + super & incentives

• Mentoring, supervision and professional development

• Opportunity to work across Gove Peninsula and remote communities

About Melaleuca Therapies:

Melaleuca Therapies provides Allied Health services across the Gove Peninsula and wider East Arnhem Land. We are a collaborative team committed to Integrity, Collaboration and Respect, working closely with local services and the East Arnhem Kids Hub.

About the Role:

As Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide high-quality, culturally responsive Occupational Therapy services, primarily supporting children and young people aged 0–18 years, with some adult casework.

You will:

• Provide assessment, intervention and consultancy

• Support child development and functional outcomes

• Provide mentoring to Occupational Therapists and supervision to students and Allied Health Assistants

• Prepare reports for families, schools, NDIS and other providers

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and local services

• Travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD, including occasional overnight stays

About You:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

• Paediatric experience or a strong interest in paediatrics

• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload

• Culturally respectful and confident working with diverse communities

• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel

Experience in remote practice, disability, NDIS, neurodiversity-affirming practice or transdisciplinary models will be highly regarded.