Team Leader – Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist – Melaleuca Therapies

Northern Territory PHN · East Arnhem NT 0822 · Full time
Posted 60d ago

Team Leader – Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist – Melaleuca Therapies

Northern Territory PHN
~$119k - $135k(Estimated)
$119,351 - $135,251 + Super & Incentives
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Leadership role overseeing a paediatric caseload
  • Mentoring and supporting staff within a multidisciplinary team
  • Opportunity for professional development and career progression

  • Leadership role with a rewarding paediatric caseload 

  • Supportive multidisciplinary team with ongoing professional development.

  • Work across clinic, community and remote outreach settings.

About Melaleuca Therapies:

Melaleuca Therapies provides Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services across the Gove Peninsula and East Arnhem Land. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, culturally safe and neurodiversity-affirming care while fostering a supportive and collaborative team culture built on Integrity, Collaboration and Respect.

About the Role:

We’re seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to lead our OT and Physiotherapy team while maintaining a varied clinical caseload.

You’ll provide clinical leadership, mentor and support staff, oversee service quality, contribute to workforce planning and help shape the future of Allied Health services across the region.

About You:

You’ll have:

  • Current AHPRA registration.

  • At least 5 years’ postgraduate experience.

  • Advanced paediatric clinical skills.

  • Leadership or supervision experience.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • A passion for delivering culturally responsive, evidence-based care.

  • Willingness to travel to remote communities.

  • Experience in remote practice, NDIS and neurodiversity-affirming care will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer:

  • Attractive salary package.

  • Leadership role with genuine career progression.

  • Ongoing professional development and mentoring.

  • Supportive multidisciplinary team.

  • Diverse clinical work across clinic, community and outreach.

  • Opportunity to enjoy the unique lifestyle of East Arnhem Land.

Essential Requirements:

Current AHPRA registration, Driver Licence, Working with Children Clearance (or ability to obtain), NDIS Worker Screening and National Police Check.

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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Skills

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Ahpra registrationCulturally responsive careDrivers licenceLeadershipNational police checkNdis experienceNdis worker screeningNeurodiversity-affirming careOrganisational skillsPaediatric clinical skillsPostgraduate experienceRemote practice experienceSupervisionTravel to remote communitiesWorking with children clearance

Perks & benefits

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Attractive salary packageOngoing professional developmentSupportive multidisciplinary team

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