- Attraction & Retention bonus – up to $30,000 after 24 months

- $10,000 sign on bonus PLUS a further $10,000 paid at both 12 AND 24 months of continuous service (conditions apply*)

- Base Salary: $104,539 – $117,058 (p.a.) – Package: $128,083 – $142,357 (p.a.)**

About Central Australian Aboriginal Congress:

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is Australia’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and has been delivering comprehensive primary health care services for over 50 years. Congress is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people through culturally safe, community-controlled healthcare that empowers individuals, families and communities. With a strong focus on excellence, innovation and workforce development, Congress offers an outstanding environment for allied health professionals seeking a meaningful and rewarding career.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) is seeking a Occupational Therapist – Healthy Ageing to join its multidisciplinary Allied Health team in Alice Springs. Working within the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), you’ll deliver culturally responsive, person-centred physiotherapy services that empower older Aboriginal people to maintain their independence, mobility and quality of life.

Why Join Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?

Congress is recognised nationally as a leader in Aboriginal primary health care, providing comprehensive, culturally safe services to Aboriginal people across Alice Springs and surrounding remote communities. Deliver occupational therapy services with the Northern Territory’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

About the role:

The Occupational Therapist provides culturally responsive high-quality occupational therapy services for older people within the Central Australian community. Services are predominantly delivered through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CSHP).





The Occupational Therapist supports older Central Australian Aboriginal people to optimise independence and function within their personal, family and community roles. Partner with service users, families, and stakeholders to enable progress towards each individual’s goals. The role is primarily based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs); occasional remote travel may be a requirement of this position.

About You:

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)

- Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist

- Experience working within community-based or primary health care services

- Strong clinical assessment and rehabilitation skills

- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

- Understanding of culturally safe practice and person-centred care

- Knowledge of Aboriginal health and the social determinants of health

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

- Willingness to travel to remote communities as required

- Current Driver Licence

- Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or delivering services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will be highly regarded.

Essential Requirements:

Successful applicants will be required to obtain or hold:

- Current AHPRA registration

- Current Driver Licence

- NT Working with Children (Ochre Card)

- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

- National Criminal History Check

- Eligibility to deliver Aged Care services under the Aged Care Act





- Ability to complete a pre-employment medical and drug screening if required

If you are interested in this opportunity, or give Rell a call on 08 8982 1047 to find out more.

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At a glance

- Job reference: AD-1844
- Location: Central Australia
- Job category: Allied health
- Pay rate: Base Salary: $104,539 - $117,058 (p.a.) - Package: $128,083 - $142,357 (p.a.)**
- Published: 16 July, 2026

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