Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Occupational Therapy Department, Alice
Springs Hospital
Job title Occupational Therapist Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years
Salary $68,904 - $87,700 Location Alice Springs
Position number 38347 RTF Closing 26/01/2026
Contact officer Tahlia Koh on or
About the agency
Apply online
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Deliver high quality, culturally appropriate and effective Occupational Therapy services within NT Health as part of the Alice
Springs Hospital Occupational Therapy Department.
Context statement
NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary
health care, aged care and mental health. Currently seeking applicants in the following areas: Occupational Therapy at Alice Springs
Hospital. This position will require the applicant to work within an extended hours service model, which may include weekends (as
applicable).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate Occupational Therapy services under supervision within a multidisciplinary
framework.
2. Participate in professional development and research activities under guidance.
3. Provide clinical supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff as appropriate.
4. Manage a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes are met.
5. Participate in continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local level to ensure delivery of
contemporary Occupational Therapy services.
6. Ensure clinical and corporate records are maintained, including accurate documentation and statistics
7. Contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators
8. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
9. Foster a positive workplace culture through professional work practices and role modelling behaviour in accordance with NT
Health values.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration for practice with AHPRA
2. Ability to develop clinical acute services Occupational Therapy skills providing a clinical service to patients and families/carers
3. Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and an ability to interact effectively with patients and families/carers of
diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
4. Developed communication, interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, with experience working in a team environment to
achieve positive health outcomes.
5. Ability to efficiently and effectively manage a patient caseload and a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
6. Knowledge of continuous quality improvement strategies.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This
role carries specific immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body
substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person. After Special Measures
candidates, consideration will be given to NT residents and graduates of NT based universities.