Occupational Therapist

Exceptional Total Remuneration | Incredible Lifestyle

Are you looking for a role that offers great pay, and an unbeatable lifestyle? Join our team in the heart of Australia — where work-life balance truly exists.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Attractive Salary Package – Excellent pay and benefits for your experience
• Work–Life Balance – Monday to Friday hours only.
• Attraction and retention bonuses
• Unforgettable Lifestyle – Enjoy world-class hiking, cultural experiences, and desert adventures just minutes from your door.
• Great Social Community – Friendly, welcoming team and vibrant local scene — from cafes and art galleries to sunset walks at Simpsons Gap.
• Step into a meaningful role within a skilled team and shaping primary healthcare in Central Australia.

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Deliver occupational therapy services with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

• $104,539 to $117,058 per annum
• Total effective Package $128,924 to $143,198 (p.a)*
• Permanent Contract
• FIFO options of employment available

NEW Generous Attraction and Retention bonus (up to $30,000 after 24 months)

$10,000 sign on bonus plus $10,000 paid at 12 months and $10,000 paid at 24 months of continuous service (conditions apply).

About the role

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal people and their families living with disability. The Occupational Therapist supports NDIS Applicants to optimise the functional information provided to the NDIS with their applications to join the scheme. The role will also support General Practitioners to complete the NDIS Access Request Supporting Evidence Forms.

The Occupational Therapist will work mostly with adult community-based applicants with a range of clinical presentations including neurological, orthopaedic, cognitive impairment, and psychosocial disability.

The role is primarily based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) with occasional remote travel as a

requirement of this position.

What we're looking for:

• An Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification who is eligible for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) with a minimum of two years clinical experience.
• A practitioner who can build strong, trusting relationships with clients and the community.
• If you bring exceptional clinical and communication skills, a proactive, adaptable attitude, a genuine respect for diverse client backgrounds, we'd like to hear from you.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Flexible conditions such as flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing, and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary sacrifice including for casuals

For more information on the position please contact

Tony Corcoran, Senior Manager Care Coordination on

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration.

Congress are not accepting Agency enquires regarding this role at this time

• Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

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