Occupational Therapist – Purple House – Alice Springs

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Australia Northern Territory PHN Full time $92,441 - $98,000 per year
Occupational Therapist – Purple House – Alice Springs
  • Competitive Salary $92,441.52 – $98, % super
  • 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
  • Relocation assistance supported through NTPHN

Why Purple House?

The Purple House Occupational Therapist works within the multidisciplinary Primary Healthcare team, providing services to clients to promote function, independence, and quality of life.

What's in it for you?

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with renal failure, reunite families and reduce the impact of kidney disease in our communities. We are run by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people and work to provide culturally appropriate dialysis services in remote communities, helping people to get home to country and family. All employees are expected to carry out their work in accordance with the values of Purple House which are:

  • We will ensure that Walytja (family), Tjukurrpa (dreaming), Ngurra (country) and Kuunyi (compassion) are central to all that we do and say.
  • We will be strong, clever, brave and determined to make life better for our people.
  • We will foster understanding and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
  • We will embed quality and safety in all we do and say.
  • We will work sustainably and actively responding to the impacts of climate change.

What's the role?

  • Provide culturally appropriate client-centred care
  • Conduct functional assessments and provide recommendations for level of support required and equipment needs; this includes home assessments
  • Develop and deliver education to clients and employees based on evidence-based practice
  • Collaborative approach to care with Primary Health Care, Aged Care, Social Support and NDIS teams.
  • Provide support for Purple House remote aged care centres.
  • Facilitate transition from hospital inpatient, including liaising with inpatient allied health
  • Liaise and refer to internal and external service providers
  • Self-reflexive practice via regular peer/supervisor sessions
  • Ongoing professional development, research and involvement in quality improvement projects
  • Promote a safe work environment in accordance with legislative requirements, adheres to Work Health Safety guidelines, and reports all incidents and near misses.
  • Understanding and experience working within the primary healthcare system and working within multidisciplinary team.
  • Effective communication and cross-culturally and professionally, including and well developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working with people with end-stage renal failure and a range of complex co-morbidities; including working areas of aged care, chronic disease, musculoskeletal issues and disability.
  • Demonstrate a courteous and respectful manner and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate cultural awareness and knowledge of cultural safety and Indigenous Community control.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information about clients, other staff members or community members.
  • Work to achieve standards of best practice and promote continuous quality of improvement.
  • Demonstrate safe work practices and promote a safe work environment.

Is this the right role for you?

  • Bachelor's or Masters of Occupational Therapy.
  • Current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
  • Territory Equipment Program registration or ability to obtain.
  • Recent (less than 6 months old) National Criminal History Check.
  • Covid Vaccination (2 jabs + 1 booster)
  • Unrestricted driver license to be able to drive in the Northern Territory.

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact the Rell Werner on or email

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Job Reference:

AD-1589

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

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