Senior physiotherapist

Life Changing Work in Arnhem Land: Physiotherapy & Pilates Team Lead

Location: East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

About Us

Born from a love of Arnhem Land our mission began to ensure that noone would have to leave their family and community to access therapy again. Our multidisciplinary team of OTs, Physiotherapists and Speech Pathologists fly together to the most remote corners of East Arnhem Land to deliver care with compassion, focusing on each person's unique potential - to help them to discover their best possible life.

Job Opportunity

We have an amazing opportunity for a Physiotherapist and Pilates team lead looking for a simpler life living in beautiful Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, passionate about helping people and wanting an adventure travelling throughout communities empowering people unlock their potential. Join our multidisciplinary Allied health team and discover some of the most untouched places in Australia, as you travel by road or small planes to visit homes and Indigenous communities across Arnhem land.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments with a focus on understanding the cultural, physical, and emotional needs of patients, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Develop and maintain accurate records, including treatment plans and progress notes, with sensitivity to cultural factors; provide therapy services, including exercises and activities, to promote health and independence.
• Utilize therapeutic techniques to support patients in improving or recovering their abilities.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, within our multidisciplinary team.
• Lead and support the Physiotherapy and Pilates team through clinical mentoring, supervision, onboarding, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Adapt therapy plans based on patient progress, attending conferences and meetings to discuss treatment.
• Engage with clients in remote Indigenous communities to deliver culturally respectful care.
• Facilitate safe, engaging, and culturally respectful individual and group Pilates classes tailored to participants' needs, while monitoring progress, adapting programs accordingly, and promoting strength, mobility, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

Salary & Benefits

Base Salary + Superannuation (Full-time, HP Level 3.1 – 3.5): $112,711 – $125,496 base rate + superannuation

Total salary package: $126,236 – $140,555

Plus:

• $5,000 sign‐on bonus
• Up to $10,000 relocation assistance (via NTPHN)

What We Offer

• 4 Day work week.
• $5,000 sign on bonus.
• Heavily subsidised accommodation $200 per week.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000.
• Access to fleet vehicles to facilitate community based therapy sessions.
• 1 week paid professional development leave.
• Paid birthday leave.
• 4 Weeks, paid parental leave.
• Access to additional NTPHN Scholarships and Bursaries $20,000.

Comprehensive wellbeing package, including

• Free GP services.
• Free 24/7 gym membership.
• Free Reformer Pilates classes.
• Free Physiotherapy.
• Free Massage.
• Complimentary EAP for you and your immediate family.

About You

• Can you work confidently and autonomously as an NDIS Therapy provider?
• Do you have Pilates experience?
• Are you able to build and maintain long‐term relationships at all levels?
• Are you passionate about understanding and achieving client‐centred goals?
• Do you value strong administrative support that allows you to focus on clinical care?
• Are you a kind, dependable, and collaborative team player?
• Are you seeking a role that values professional growth, cultural sensitivity, and community impact?
• Are you comfortable flying independently to remote communities to deliver physiotherapy services?
• Do you have at least three years of clinical experience working in practice?
• Do you have experience with paediatric population?

Eligibility

This role is only open to candidates currently based in Australia, with NDIS experience and AHPRA Registration.

Why Choose Arnhem Land?

• Work in some of Australia's most untouched and beautiful locations.
• Experience a simpler day to day lifestyle with a five minute drive to work.
• Outreach to remote communities that deeply appreciate your services.
• Rediscover a balanced work-life with flexible work arrangements.
• Immerse yourself in Yolngu culture and contribute to meaningful change.