Senior Pediatric OT – Remote Community Travel

Northern Territory Phn; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Incentives

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Problem-solving

Caseload management

Education

AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

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.