[Hiring] Senior Occupational Therapist @Carpentaria ELMO

Role Description

We’re seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants in Central Australia. You’ll be based in Alice Springs, with the opportunity for regular travel to remote communities including Kintore and Papunya.

In this role you’ll work across the lifespan, supporting children, adolescents and adults to reach their goals at home, school, in clinic, and across community settings. You’ll be part of a passionate multi-disciplinary Therapy Services team, backed by Carpentaria’s 50+ year history of providing not-for-profit disability, therapy and community services for Territorians.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Based in (or willing to relocate to) Alice Springs
• Willing to work across the stunning desert region of Central Australia (regular overnight travel via 4WD)
• Commitment to innovative, person-centred services that promote choice and control
• Knowledge of the NDIS (preferred)
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $117,625 - $152,357, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
• Additional remote area salary packaging available (up to 50% of rent and utilities)
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• $1,500 professional development allowance per year
• Opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, leadership and professional development
• Relocation assistance to Alice Springs available for interstate candidates
• Unique opportunity to be part of our remote clinical team and deliver services across remote NT communities
• Paid travel and accommodation while in community
• Support for flexible work arrangements
• Access to internal professional development, mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups, and Carpentaria’s Paediatric Equipment Program)
• Access to cultural awareness training and 4WD training
• Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
• Access to employee discounts, wellness benefits and free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you think you will be a great fit for our team.

A comprehensive role profile is available here: bit.ly/carpentaria-clinician-pack

For further information, a full position description, or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jaimee Dutton, Director Allied Health Services via email [email protected] or phone 0484 868 516.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!