Professional Officer 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,087 - $145,485
(including salary $110,873 - $124,173+ allowances)
Allied Health
Darwin
Fixed vacancy for 12 months

Are you an experienced OT looking to take the next step in your career?

Lead clinical standards, supervision & quality improvement in Acute Care OT.

Experience Darwin’s unique lifestyle while making a real impact in healthcare.

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Care Occupational Therapy team!

The Role
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in clinical leadership, quality improvement, governance, and staff supervision within the Acute Care – Medical stream. You’ll work with acute medical and neurological caseloads and contribute to our extended hours service, including weekend shifts.

You’ll be supported by a collaborative team of senior clinicians and management, ensuring you have the resources and mentorship to thrive in your role.

About you:
To be successful, applicants will have:

Extensive post-graduate experience, delivering high-level, contemporary occupational therapy services

A deep understanding of Aboriginal culture and experience working with patients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, supervise, and support staff and students.

Exceptional organisational skills, capable of managing a high-volume, complex caseload effectively.

A commitment to professional development and continuous improvement in clinical practice.

The Benefits:

Competitive remuneration package

Salary packaging

11.5% superannuation

Generous leave entitlements

Relocation support

Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities.

Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

Lifestyle and Community

Picture a place where beautiful landscapes surround a busy, multicultural city. A melting pot of cultures where great food and new friends paired with a unique outdoor lifestyle awaits you. Welcome to Darwin, the traditional lands of the Larrakia people.

Darwin has a very distinct and dynamic way of life to offer while allowing you to have work-life balance and time for family, friends, and recreation. Greater Darwin is the fastest growing region in the NT with a population of nearly 150,000.

We celebrate a host of excellent and creative events from music, theatre, art and cultural events and festivals to popular local markets; and have strong sporting communities. The region offers incredible outdoor experiences from hiking, camping and fishing unique landscapes, chasing waterfalls and rock pools, to enjoying sandy beaches, tropical sunsets and the wet seasons spectacular lightning storms.

Apply now!

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Gavin Hoult on 08 8922 8136 | 0488 149 945 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 46009
Closing date: 05/05/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search