- Senior role with a strong paediatric focus – $107,751 – $119,351 + super & incentives
- Mentoring, supervision and professional development
- Opportunity to work across Gove Peninsula and remote communities
About Melaleuca Therapies:
Melaleuca Therapies provides Allied Health services across the Gove Peninsula and wider East Arnhem Land. We are a team-oriented team committed to Integrity, Collaboration and Respect, working closely with local services and the East Arnhem Kids Hub.
About the Role:
As Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide high-quality, culturally responsive Occupational Therapy services, primarily supporting children and young people aged 0–18 years, with some adult casework.
You will:
- Provide assessment, intervention and consultancy
- Support child development and functional outcomes
- Provide mentoring to Occupational Therapists and supervision to students and Allied Health Assistants
- Prepare reports for families, schools, NDIS and other providers
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and local services
- Travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD, including occasional overnight stays
About You:
- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Paediatric experience or a strong interest in paediatrics
- Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload
- Culturally respectful and confident working with diverse communities
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel
Experience in remote practice, disability, NDIS, neurodiversity-affirming practice or transdisciplinary models will be highly regarded.