Occupational Therapist

Why This Role Matters

The Occupational Therapist role is essential in supporting individuals in remote communities to live independently and participate fully in daily life. By delivering therapy directly within homes, schools, and community environments, occupational therapists help patients develop functional abilities, improve daily living skills, and maintain strong connections with their families and communities.

Job Description

Arnhem Allied Health Centre is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a full-time role based in East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. The position focuses on community-based therapy for remote Indigenous communities, with a strong emphasis on paediatric occupational therapy. The therapist will travel to remote areas by road and small aircraft, delivering culturally respectful care while collaborating with families, local services, and community leaders.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Occupational Therapist
• Company: Arnhem Allied Health Centre
• Location: Nhulunbuy, East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Workplace Type: Community-based / Remote Outreach
• Experience: Paediatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments across home, school, and community environments
• Understand cultural, physical, and emotional needs of patients, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Engage with clients in remote Indigenous communities to provide culturally respectful care
• Develop goal-oriented intervention plans to improve independence in daily living and community participation
• Deliver therapy targeting cognition, executive functioning, sensory processing, and motor planning
• Support patients in developing daily living, self-care, and participation skills
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physiotherapists and speech pathologists
• Participate in case conferencing and service planning
• Work independently in remote environments while maintaining professional standards
• Prepare clinical reports, funding justifications, and documentation aligned with NDIS requirements

Required Qualification

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Professional registration as an Occupational Therapist in Australia
• Experience in paediatric occupational therapy preferred

Important Requirements

• Ability to work autonomously in community-based and remote environments
• Adaptable and resourceful approach to therapy delivery
• Strong commitment to culturally respectful healthcare practice
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience conducting functional assessments and writing funding reports
• Interest in meaningful, purpose-driven healthcare work

Employment Options

• Full-time position
• Option for a 4-day full-time work week
• Community outreach role based in East Arnhem Land

What We Offer

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $10,000 relocation assistance
• Heavily subsidised accommodation ($200 per week)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Access to fleet vehicles for community therapy sessions
• 1 week paid professional development leave
• Paid birthday leave
• 4 weeks paid parental leave

Wellbeing Benefits

• Free GP services
• Free 24/7 gym membership
• Free Reformer Pilates classes
• Free physiotherapy sessions
• Free massage therapy
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and families

Experience and Skills

• Paediatric occupational therapy
• Functional assessment and intervention planning
• Sensory processing and motor planning therapy
• Cognitive and executive functioning support
• Community-based rehabilitation
• Clinical documentation and funding report preparation

Salary Insights

• Salary: $110,335 – $121,633 per year
• Additional $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $10,000 relocation support

Company Overview

Arnhem Allied Health Centre is a multidisciplinary healthcare provider delivering occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech pathology services across remote regions of East Arnhem Land. The organisation focuses on providing culturally responsive care so individuals can receive therapy while staying connected to their families, culture, and communities.

FAQs

1. What qualification is required for this role?
   Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant professional registration in Australia.

2. Is experience required?
   Experience in paediatric occupational therapy is preferred.

3. Will the therapist work in a clinic?
   No, this is a community-based role involving outreach to remote communities.

4. Are relocation benefits provided?
   Yes, relocation assistance up to $10,000 and subsidised accommodation are offered.

Application Tips

• Highlight experience in paediatric occupational therapy and community-based care
• Mention experience working with culturally diverse populations
• Emphasize skills in functional assessments and therapy planning
• Include any experience with NDIS documentation or funding reports