• Central Australia Region
• Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $100,030 - $119,644 (Comprising salary $86,204 - $103,377, superannuation, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave)
• Ongoing - Alice Springs

Health Careers & Opportunities in the Northern Territory

If you want your career to go places then join Department of Health in the Northern Territory. The challenges and opportunities in health and community care in the Territory are like no other in Australia, from remote Aboriginal health to tropical health and urban tertiary care. Continued investments in Aboriginal health, remote health, acute care and community services offer many opportunities for health professionals who want to be part of making a difference.

Do you want the opportunity to broaden your clinical experience whilst exploring Central Australia?

We are seeking a paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

Your caseload will include children living in Alice Springs as well some travel to remote communities in the Central Australia and Barkly regions to deliver outreach services. This role is an opportunity to develop your clinical skills and see a unique part of the world, all whilst making a difference to the lives of children living in Central Australia.

Please see the attached document for a thorough outline of the role requirements.

Alice Springs is a place of great natural beauty and has a thriving sporting, arts and cultural community. Come and join the friendly and relaxed environment of the Northern Territory!

For further information about the role please contact Jane Hunter on 08 8951 5047 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Occupational Therapist - Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants should address the selection criteria and provide a current CV and contact details for 2 referees (preferably an email address). 

A position description is attached.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

Information on the Northern Territory and its great lifestyle is available here.

Note: The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice / Ochre Card (application forms available from SAFE NT @ here) and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

NTPS employees subject to CHO Directions No. 41 of 2022 requires workers in high risk places to have received their third dose (booster) by 11 March 2022 and CHO Directions 52/2022 now requires remaining employees to have received their third dose (booster) by 22 April 2022 (except where a medical exemption is granted).

Department of Health is a Smoke Free Workplace

Quote vacancy number: 14721