Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,663 - $146,130
(including salary $110,873 - $124,173) + allowances
Children’s Development Team
Alice Springs
One ongoing vacancy is available

Want to make a meaningful impact on children and families in the NT?

Lead paediatric allied health services across Central Australia

Deliver family-centred care in urban and remote settings

Step into a senior role where leadership, clinical excellence, and community impact come together in one of Australia’s most unique regions.

About the Children’s Development Team
The Children’s Development Team (CDT) is dedicated to providing high-quality, family-centred multidisciplinary allied health services for children aged 0–18 in urban and remote areas of Central Australia and the Barkly regions. The services are delivered across diverse settings, including clinics, schools, and community environments.

The Role
As the Senior Allied Health Professional, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and supervision and ensuring delivery of high quality, culturally appropriate and effective allied health services.

As part of the CDT, you’ll provide assessment and intervention to children (0-18 years) and their families. You’ll be based in Alice Springs, with some travel to remote areas by road or light plane for up to 5 days at a time required.

About you
You're a dedicated Allied Health Professional ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. To be successful in you’ll have:

Relevant qualifications in occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology and be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or registration for practice with the relevant professional association.

Extensive experience providing contemporary, high level paediatric clinical allied health services and managing a complex workload.

Extensive experience in clinical supervision of students and staff and a commitment to professional development.

Proven ability in leading continuous quality improvement and service development activities.

The Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Generous leave entitlements

12% superannuation

Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances

Work-life balance initiatives

Relocation assistance

Study or research assistance

Professional practice supervision/mentoring.

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

Quote vacancy number: 2225
Closing date: 10/08/2025

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