Life-Changing Work in Arnhem Land: Senior Occupational Therapist

Full-time or Part time, 4-Day Work Week & $5,000 sign-on bonus

$110,335 - $121,633 p.a. + Benefits & internal pay scale, increasing annually

Relocation and establishment support - $10,000 & Professional indemnity costs covered

About the Role:

We exist to take health care to the furthest corners of East Arnhem Land—empowering every person to live their best possible life.

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team of GPs, OTs, Physiotherapists, and Speech Pathologists based in Nhulunbuy (Gove Peninsula). In this role, you’ll travel by road or small plane to provide occupational therapy services to some of Australia’s most remote and culturally rich Indigenous communities across Arnhem Land.

Each therapist works as part of a dedicated team that regularly visits remote communities, supporting individuals to achieve meaningful, functional outcomes and improved quality of life.

Why Join Us?

Lifestyle & Work-Life Balance:

4-day working week – enjoy a three-day weekend every week

5 weeks annual leave + paid birthday leave

Heavily subsidized accommodation ($200 per week)

Five-minute drive to work

Paid clinical support time

Free GP services

Free 24/7 gym membership & Pilates classes

Free Physiotherapy sessions and massage





Free 24/7 EAP for you and your immediate family

About You:

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is kind, positive, caring, and passionate about quality care.

Our ideal candidate will:

Have a minimum of 2 years post-graduate OT experience (not suitable for new graduates)

Have experience in a similar/community-based role, including NDIS service delivery, report writing, and funding justification

Be confident working with complex disabilities (e.g., neurological, ASD, ABI, intellectual disability)

Have experience in remote, rural, or outreach settings

Have experience with Assistive Technology and/or Functional Capacity Assessments

Have experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, or a strong willingness to learn

Be flexible, adaptable, and solutions-focused

Have strong communication and teamwork skills

Demonstrate a respectful, culturally responsive approach

Possess strong clinical reasoning, documentation skills, and the ability to work independently with remote support

Hold current AHPRA registration

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📌 Life-Changing Work in Arnhem Land: Senior Occupational Therapist (East Arnhem)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN
📍 East Arnhem