Description

Arnhem Land, Northern Territory: Senior Occupational Therapist

Location: East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

About Us

Born from a love of Arnhem Land, our mission began with a simple belief: no one should have to leave their family and community to access therapy.

Our multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech Pathologists fly together to the most remote corners of East Arnhem Land, delivering culturally responsive, practical, and life-changing care. We work alongside families, local services and community leaders to help each person live as independently and meaningfully as possible.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced senior Occupational Therapist to step into a Team Lead position — a role that combines hands-on clinical practice with leadership, service development, and team support.

You will travel by road and small aircraft to homelands and remote Indigenous communities, delivering services that genuinely matter — while helping to shape and strengthen the OT service from within.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments across home, school and community settings. 
• Understand and respond to the cultural, physical and emotional needs of clients, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Deliver culturally respectful and responsive care in remote Indigenous communities. 
• Develop practical, goal-directed intervention plans to enhance independence in daily living, participation and self-care.
• Provide capacity-building interventions targeting cognition, executive functioning, sensory processing, motor planning and daily living skills.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and participate in case conferencing and service planning.
• Work autonomously in remote settings while maintaining professional standards.
• Prepare high-quality clinical reports, funding justifications and documentation aligned with NDIS expectations.

Salary + Superannuation (Full-time, HP Level 3.1 – 3.5)

$112,711 – $125,496 base rate + superannuation

Total salary package: $126,236 – $140,555

Plus:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $10,000 relocation assistance (via NTPHN)

What We Offer

• Option for a 4-day full-time work week
• Heavily subsidised accommodation ($200 per week)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 1 week paid professional development leave
• Paid birthday leave
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• Remote community overnight allowance ($150 per night)
• Access to fleet vehicles for community-based service delivery
• Access to NTPHN Scholarships and Bursaries of up to $20,000
• Wellbeing package including free 24/7 gym membership, weekly Reformer Pilates class, and EAP counselling for you and your immediate family

Who We're Looking For

• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Current AHPRA registration (Occupational Therapy) — mandatory
• Minimum 2 years NDIS experience
• Demonstrated experience in a senior or leadership capacity within an OT or allied health team
• Confident working autonomously in complex, resource-limited environments
• Experienced in NDIS functional assessment, AT prescription, and funding report writing
• Passionate about culturally respectful, community-embedded practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• A strong communicator who builds long-term relationships with clients, families and community stakeholders
• Adaptable, resourceful and calm under pressure

Why Arnhem Land?

• Leadership at Arnhem Health is about more than managing people.
• It is about creating an environment where clinicians are confident, supported and inspired to deliver exceptional care. We believe great leaders build great teams, and great teams transform communities and great communities transform lives.
• You'll have the opportunity to influence the future of Occupational Therapy across East Arnhem Land while enjoying an extraordinary lifestyle surrounded by pristine beaches, rich Aboriginal culture and a close-knit community.

How to Apply

If you want to lead exceptional care in one of Australia's most rewarding practice environments, we'd love to hear from you.

• Email: allied@arnhemhealth.com.au | sarah@arnhemhealth.com.au
• Phone: (08) 8919 4727 — ask for Sam or Sarah
• Visit: www.arnhemhealth.com.au

This role is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents only. AHPRA registration and a minimum of 2 years NDIS experience are mandatory requirements.