Full-time position based in Alice Springs, NT
Up to $7,000 for relocation assistance
6 weeks annual leave
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist NDIS to provide support to Aboriginal children aged 0-18 and their families to optimise their child's development
Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?
Congress is a comprehensive Aboriginal community-controlled health service, providing primary health care services to Aboriginal Australian persons in Alice Springs and various remote communities in Central Australia.
What's in it for you?
Base Salary: $97,987 – $109,746
Total Effective Package: $119,961 – $133,192 (p.a.)
Full time, 1 year Maximum Term Contract in Alice Springs
A motivating and rewarding work environment
Opportunity to advance your career and access to CPD Grants
Financial relocation assistance for eligible candidates (up to $7,000)
Sign-on and retention bonuses – $10k on commencement, $10k retention payment at 12 months service and an additional $10k for a further 12 months of service (A total of $30,000 for 24 months of service).
Conditions apply.
What's the role?




This role is specific to the provision of assessment and therapeutic supports to NDIS participants and is currently co-located with the Congress Child Youth Assessment and Team Service (CYATS).
Duties include:
Conduct developmental assessments and interventions and produce reports
Provide intensive support, including interventions to children family and carers
Work in collaboration with CYATS team, GPs, other Congress services and external partners to achieve the best possible outcome for children
Is this the right role for you?
Full registration as an Occupational Therapist as recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority
Proven skills in the assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of childhood disabilities including physical, cognitive and emotional development
Knowledge of child development, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders including FASD, ASD and Global Development Disorders
Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture, and history and knowledge of factors influencing the health and lives of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia
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📌 Occupational Therapist Child Ndis – Congress – Alice Springs
🏢 Northern Territory PHN (operating entity: Health Network Northern Territory
📍 Alice Springs