Senior Occupational Therapist
Posted: 18/02/2026
Closing Date: 18/03/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Darwin, NT
Job Category: Clinical Practice
About the Position
As our existing Allied Health team continues to do amazing work, our referral base keeps quickly growing, creating opportunities to expand our Allied Health team. The position is suitable for experienced practitioners who are able to work independently and are excited to build up our Allied Health team in Darwin! The successful candidate will be integrally involved in delivering occupational therapy services in the NT, as well as providing supervision and support to the occupational therapy team in the NT. The successful applicant will be supported by other Allied Health clinicians in the NT, as well as remotely by SAL Consulting Occupational Therapists in other States. On the ground support will also be provided by the wider trans-disciplinary team of practitioners across the SAL Consulting team.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing a range of assessments and reports, e.g. Sensory Profile, Functional Assessments, Cognitive Functional Assessments, Multi-disciplinary Assessments (FASD, Motor Skills Assessment, Housing and Support Needs Assessments).
* Identifying Occupational Therapy goals with the person and / or their family or carers.
* Developing Occupational Therapy intervention plans.
* Providing Occupational Therapy support in a variety of settings incl. in the home, the community, in schools, the clinic or via telehealth (where appropriate).
* Developing individual resources for the person and identifying useful strategies.
* Providing training for parents, carers and/or support workers.
* Attending Care Team Meetings and providing Occupational Therapy specific input.
* Supervision and support of other Occupational Therapists within the SAL Consulting team.
Our Occupational Therapists have a variety of assessment tools available, e.g. Child and Adult / Adolescent Sensory Profile, WHODAS 2.0, Vineland-3, CEFI, PEDI-CAT, HoNOS, LSP-16, DACSA, MSE, Interest Checklist, Role Checklist, etc.
While our office base and primary work is in Darwin, we also offer a range of opportunities to work regionally (e.g. Katherine, Alice Springs) and within remote Indigenous communities. There is an option to work from home for administration / report writing.
The Northern Territory is an exciting mix of tropical and desert landscapes, with world leading national parks and diverse wildlife. Joining our NT team presents an opportunity to experience parts of Australia that many people never see, whilst at the same time, doing work that is impactful and interesting.
To learn more about what the Northern Territory and SAL Consulting have to offer, visit our TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@salconsulting?_t=8cxADMhW8mI&_r=1
The successful candidate will also be able to access Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) training through SAL Consulting.
Essential Criteria
Desired Skills and Experience
* A degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and registration (or eligibility to register) with AHPRA.
Desirable Experience, Interest And Skills
* Experience in working with people with intellectual disabilities and/or experiences of trauma who have complex needs.
* Experience in comprehensive assessments of individuals functional needs; sensory assessment and profiling; and holistic lifestyle assessment and associated goal setting.
* Experience in administration and interpretation of a variety of assessment tools.
* Experience in supervision and mentoring of staff.
Due to the nature of our business, it is required that our staff:
* have a current Driver's Licence.
* have a current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening, or the ability to attain these checks.
What We Can Offer You
* A job with purpose and capacity to positively impact lives.
* Opportunity for advocacy and systems change.
* A strong and supportive workplace culture.
* Flexible work hours and a family-friendly environment.
* Regular clinical and operational supervision.
* Access to professional development (internal and external).
* Diverse caseload.
* Career progression.
* Opportunities to work collaboratively with a professional, experienced multidisciplinary team.
* Opportunities for interstate & remote placements / work projects if desired.
* Attractive salary package and additional benefits (including laptop and phone with access to internet, and IT support).
* Relocation support for candidates looking to move interstate for the position.
How To Apply
Please submit your application including a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining what interests you about the position and addressing the designated criteria.
Please note that interviews will be conducted as appropriate applications are received. To assist with preparations for the interview, shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in advance. Should the right applicant be found prior to the expiration of the advertisement, no further interviews will be arranged.
If You Have Any Questions, Please Get In Touch
Barbara Campbell
People & Culture Officer
Email:
Mobile: 0439 351 369
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