Senior Occupational Therapist - Alice Springs
Posted: 16/10/2024
Closing Date: 31/12/2024
Job Type: Full-time (ongoing)
Location: Alice Springs
Job Category: Therapy Services
Job Description
Salary: $110,873 - $124,173 commensurate with experience + super + salary packaging benefits (equivalent of up to $6400 extra salary) + remote area benefits
Relocation and retention package allowance: up to $12,000 for relocation, accommodation and wellness support
Employment status: Full time or part time positions available, with flexible working arrangements
Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Diverse caseload: NDIS participants, paediatric and adult caseloads available, clinic and community settings
About us
Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation with a 50-year history of providing disability and therapy services for children, adolescents and adults in the Northern Territory. Our multi-disciplinary team includes Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Allied Health Assistants.
The benefits of working with us
We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance, a sense of humour and having fun. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in the disability field, with opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, leadership and professional development.
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary) plus additional remote area benefits
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- Relocation and retention package available, up to $12,000
- $1,500 professional development allowance per year
- Comprehensive induction program and cultural awareness training
- Latest technology including iPad, laptop, sit-stand dual screen workstation, and high quality therapy assessment resources
- Access to internal professional development mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups)
- Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
- Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
- Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!
About you
You’re looking for a new adventure and an opportunity to diversify your clinical experience and take on a senior role in a growing team. You enjoy a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle, and value a collaborative workplace where you can truly make a difference.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current certification
- Experience within a disability sector context, working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviours
- A positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience in implementing evidence-based frameworks and delivering holistic supports
You will also need to hold (or have the ability to obtain) a current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid certificate, evidence of Australian work rights, and an NT Drivers Licence.
How to apply
The position description and a full overview of the financial and professional benefits of working at Carpentaria can be viewed here: carpentaria.org.au/allied-health-therapy-services
To apply, 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.
We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity and fairness and is safe, inclusive, and collaborative. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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