Senior Physiotherapist – Generalist/Disability – Melaleuca Therapies

• Lead Physiotherapist role supporting children and adults with disability – $107,751 – $119,351 + super & incentives

• Advanced clinical practice across clinic, home, school and community settings

• Work across the Gove Peninsula and remote East Arnhem 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 the lead Physiotherapist, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based and culturally responsive services to clients with disability, developmental delay, neurological conditions and complex physical needs.

You will:

Independently manage a diverse and complex caseload

Provide advanced assessment, intervention and clinical consultation

Prescribe and review assistive technology, mobility equipment and postural supports

Develop individualised therapy and capacity-building programs

Support families, carers, educators and support workers

Prepare clinical reports and NDIS recommendations

Contribute to multidisciplinary practice, service development and clinical excellence

Travel to remote communities by 4WD and light aircraft

About You:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration

• Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate clinical experience

• Experience in disability, paediatrics, neurological rehabilitation or community physiotherapy

• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to work autonomously

• Experience with assistive technology and mobility equipment

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

• Ability to work collaboratively while confidently practising as the sole Physiotherapist

• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in remote communities

• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel

Experience in remote practice, 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.