Senior Occupational Therapist – Melaleuca Therapies
- Provide high-quality, culturally responsive Occupational Therapy services primarily for children and young people aged 0–18 years.
- Mentor and supervise Occupational Therapists and students while preparing reports for families and other providers.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and travel to remote communities for service delivery.
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Senior role with a strong paediatric focus – $107,751 – $119,351 + super & incentives
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Mentoring, supervision and professional development
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Opportunity to work across Gove Peninsula and remote communities
About Melaleuca Therapies:
Melaleuca Therapies provides Allied Health services across the Gove Peninsula and wider East Arnhem Land. We are a collaborative team committed to Integrity, Collaboration and Respect, working closely with local services and the East Arnhem Kids Hub.
About the Role:
As Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide high-quality, culturally responsive Occupational Therapy services, primarily supporting children and young people aged 0–18 years, with some adult casework.
You will:
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Provide assessment, intervention and consultancy
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Support child development and functional outcomes
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Provide mentoring to Occupational Therapists and supervision to students and Allied Health Assistants
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Prepare reports for families, schools, NDIS and other providers
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and local services
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Travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD, including occasional overnight stays
About You:
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Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
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Paediatric experience or a strong interest in paediatrics
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Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload
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Culturally respectful and confident working with diverse communities
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Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel
Experience in remote practice, disability, NDIS, neurodiversity-affirming practice or transdisciplinary models will be highly regarded.
If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now or give Rell a call on 08 8982 1047 to find out more.
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