Senior Physiotherapist – Generalist/Disability – Melaleuca Therapies

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

Job summary

Melaleuca Therapies is seeking a Lead Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive services to clients with disability, developmental delay and complex physical needs across clinic, home, school and community settings in the Gove Peninsula and East Arnhem.

You will manage a diverse caseload, travel to remote communities, and work autonomously as the sole Physiotherapist while collaborating with families, educators and local services.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate clinical experience.
• Experience in disability, paediatrics, neurological rehabilitation or community physiotherapy.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as sole Physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse and complex caseload.
• Provide advanced assessment, intervention and clinical consultation.
• Prescribe and review assistive technology, mobility equipment and postural supports.
• Develop individualised therapy and capacity-building programs.
• Support families, carers, educators and support workers.
• Prepare clinical reports and NDIS recommendations.
• Travel to remote communities by 4WD and light aircraft.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical autonomy

Disability experience

Pediatrics/neuro rehab

Communication & report-writing

Travel readiness

Job description

• Lead Physiotherapist role supporting children and adults with disability – $107,751 – $119,351 + super & incentives


• Advanced clinical practice across clinic, home, school and community settings


• Work across the Gove Peninsula and remote East Arnhem 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 the lead Physiotherapist, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based and culturally responsive services to clients with disability, developmental delay, neurological conditions and complex physical needs.

You will:

• Independently manage a diverse and complex caseload


• Provide advanced assessment, intervention and clinical consultation


• Prescribe and review assistive technology, mobility equipment and postural supports


• Develop individualised therapy and capacity-building programs


• Support families, carers, educators and support workers


• Prepare clinical reports and NDIS recommendations


• Contribute to multidisciplinary practice, service development and clinical excellence


• Travel to remote communities by 4WD and light aircraft

About You:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration


• Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate clinical experience


• Experience in disability, paediatrics, neurological rehabilitation or community physiotherapy


• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to work autonomously


• Experience with assistive technology and mobility equipment


• Excellent communication and report-writing skills


• Ability to work collaboratively while confidently practising as the sole Physiotherapist


• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in remote communities


• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel

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