About the role
Are you passionate about helping people live more independently and improving their quality of life? Join us as our Occupational Therapist, where you’ll lead the delivery of flexible and timely occupational therapy services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers in our Aged and Disability team. In this rewarding role, you’ll work directly with clients to improve their daily living, mobility, and overall wellbeing — all while honouring cultural values through our Model of Care. From conducting assessments and delivering interventions, to collaborating within a multidisciplinary team and coordinating referrals, no two days are the same. If you’re looking to make a real difference in community health, this is your opportunity to lead with impact.
About the practice
Our Aboriginal Medical Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service which has been caring for the Broome community for more than 45 years. When we first opened our doors in 1978, we were the first remote Aboriginal Medical Service in Western Australia.
We deliver comprehensive, holistic and culturally responsive primary health care, social and emotional wellbeing services, and NDIS support to more than 6500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Broome region. We take pride in providing a friendly and supportive workplace with generous salary packaging, access to a range of leave entitlements, and opportunities for career advancement.
Experience and qualifications required
To be successful in this role, you must possess a recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist.
The following is also desirable:
• Sound understanding of the Aboriginal Medical Service Model of Care.
• Previous experience within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Service.
• Demonstrated skills in working within a community setting, in particular the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working in the disability or aged care sector.
• Excellent understanding of the disability and aged care sector, and the care and support needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive professional relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a workload.
• Strong computer skills and experience with clinical management systems.
What's on offer for the successful candidate
• In addition to a competitive salary of $113,000, we offer:
• Salary sacrificing to maximise your earning potential.
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• Generous leave entitlements, including 6 weeks annual leave and 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years.
• Annual remote allowance of $1,300 and study leave.
• Support with relocation and career advancement.