Senior Occupational Therapist – Melaleuca Therapies

• Senior role with a strong paediatric focus – $107,751 – $119,351 + super & incentives

• Mentoring, supervision and professional development

• 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:

• Provide assessment, intervention and consultancy

• Support child development and functional outcomes

• Provide mentoring to Occupational Therapists and supervision to students and Allied Health Assistants

• Prepare reports for families, schools, NDIS and other providers

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and local services

• Travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD, including occasional overnight stays

About You:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

• Paediatric experience or a strong interest in paediatrics

• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload

• Culturally respectful and confident working with diverse communities

• 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.