Senior Occupational Therapist – Remote Central Australia (4WD Travel)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging

Remote area salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Professional development allowance

Relocation assistance

Travel and accommodation while in the\

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cultural awareness training

Job summary

Carpentaria is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants in Central Australia. Based in Alice Springs, with regular travel to remote communities including Kintore and Papunya, you’ll work across the lifespan in home, school, clinic and community settings.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary Therapy Services team at Carpentaria, bringing a passion for empowering Territorians with disabilities to live their best life, supported by the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants.
• Support children, adolescents and adults across home, school, clinic and community settings.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary Therapy Services team.
• Deliver services across remote NT communities.

Skills

OT experience

NDIS knowledge

Indigenous engagement

Job description

Carpentaria is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants in Central Australia. Based in Alice Springs, with regular travel to remote communities including Kintore and Papunya, you’ll work across the lifespan in home, school, clinic and community settings.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary Therapy Services team at Carpentaria, bringing a passion for empowering Territorians with disabilities to live their best life, supported by the