Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $106,626 - $126,803
(including salary $90,204 - $107,554)
General Services - Allied Health
Darwin
One full time vacancy fixed from 08/12/2025 to 30/06/2028

As an Occupational Therapist within the Front Door Frailty (FDF) Program you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care to older individuals presenting to the Emergency Department at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH).

You’ll provide timely assessments and interventions through the Emergency Department and be working as part of a multidisciplinary team in conjunction with the Community Frailty Service.

Front Door Frailty Service

The Front Door Frailty (FDF) service is a proactive initiative designed to improve care and support for older Australians living with frailty at the point of entry to the Emergency Department. It is a multidisciplinary model of care aimed at improving patient outcomes by delivering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments early in the hospital journey, to prevent unnecessary admissions and promoting safe, timely discharge.

About you

You are a dedicated Occupational Therapist ready to contribute to a high-impact service. To be successful in this role you will have:

Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy and meet membership eligibility for Occupational Therapy Australia and registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority

Experience providing contemporary high level clinical occupational therapy services

Proven understanding of Aboriginal culture and experience working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Proven ability to clinically supervise students and staff with a commitment to professional development.

Proven ability to successfully manage a high-volume workload.

The Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Generous leave entitlements

17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging

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

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Gavin Hoult on 08 8922 1836 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 70252720
Closing date: 21/10/2025

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