Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $106,626 to $126,803
(including salary $90,204 to $107,554) + allowances
Children’s Development Team
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
One fixed vacancy available to 01/06/2028

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team!

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will:

Prioritise and manage a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes are met

Play a key role in the provision of contemporary high-level clinically and culturally appropriate services to children and families

Co-ordinate and/or contribute to continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local or regional level to ensure delivery of contemporary Occupational Therapy services.

Your caseload will include children living in Alice Springs as well as some travel to remote communities in the Central Australia and Barkly regions to deliver outreach services.

To be successful, you will have experience delivering occupation therapy services to children and families delivering culturally responsive and family centred services, will be registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), have a current driver’s license, and be prepared to travel by 4WD vehicle and light aircraft.

The Benefits:

Competitive remuneration package

Work-life balance initiatives

11.5% superannuation

Generous leave entitlements

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance may be available

Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities.

Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

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Lifestyle and Community

Central Australia and its largest town, Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language), is the spiritual and physical heart of Australia. Located in the centre of Australia, it is a unique and captivating place.

Alice Springs is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory and is halfway between Darwin and Adelaide, about 1,500 km each away. It is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and is a great place for you to experience the regions natural wonders and culturally significant sites, including Uluru, the Larapinta Trail, the MacDonnell Ranges, Ormiston Gorge, Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kings Canyon and the Red Centre Desert. Well-maintained, sealed highways provide the most direct routes between the Northern Territory from cities in South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia.

Central Australia is diverse with a culturally rich community spirit, making it a great place to meet people and make new friends.

Join our vibrant and supportive team in Central Australia - Apply now!

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Jane Hunter on 0499 864 157 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 18696
Closing date: 22/07/2025

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