At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist occupational therapy to support clients with Machado-Joseph Disease.
- Company: Join the MJD Foundation, a specialist organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, tax-free benefits, 6 weeks annual leave, and a paid wellbeing day.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and travel to remote communities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and at least 3 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 15900 - 15900 $ per year.
$95,212 to $108,283 – FT or pro rata PT – flexible options to suit you!
Tax free fringe benefit up to $15,900 p.a., plus meal entertainment benefit up to $2,650 p.a.
6 weeks annual leave, One day paid wellbeing day and gift.
Why Join the MJD Foundation?
This is more than an OT position. It’s an opportunity to work with a specialist organisation supporting people and families living with a rare neurological condition, while developing your expertise across clinical practice, assistive technology, research, education and community engagement.
You’ll join a collaborative team that values cultural knowledge, lived experience, clinical expertise and strong relationships to help people living with MJD live well and achieve their goals.
Use your OT skills to make a genuine difference:
- Specialist neurological practice – support people living with Machado-Joseph Disease and related conditions
- Meaningful, culturally responsive work – partner with Aboriginal Community Workers, families and cultural advisors
- Clinical variety and professional growth – combine therapy, assistive technology, NDIS, research and education
About the Role:
The MJD Foundation is seeking an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to join its dedicated Therapy Program in Darwin.
You’ll provide specialist occupational therapy to people living with Machado-Joseph Disease (MJD) and related conditions, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support clients and families to achieve their goals and stay stronger for longer.
This is a unique opportunity to work within a strengths-based, evidence-informed and culturally responsive model of care, building enduring relationships with clients, families and Aboriginal Community Workers.
You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to education, research and resource development, including occasional clinics supporting people living with MJD.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deliver and evaluate individual and group occupational therapy programs and assessments
- Work collaboratively with clients, families, Aboriginal Community Workers and cultural advisors
- Provide specialist advice and clinical justification for equipment and supports through the NDIS
- Assess and prescribe assistive technology to support independence and quality of life
- Support NDIS plan development and delivery
- Build strong and enduring relationships with clients and their families
- Contribute to research, education, training and resource development
- Support continuous improvement of clinical services and health outcomes
- Travel to remote communities by light aircraft and 4WD as required
About You:
You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about person-centred practice, neurological rehabilitation and making a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and families.
You will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a qualified therapist
- Experience prescribing assistive technology, ideally including wheelchairs
- Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and cultures
- A commitment to person, family-centred and cross-cultural practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Desirable:
- Experience in neurological and/or rehabilitation settings
- Knowledge of Machado-Joseph Disease and other spinocerebellar ataxias
- Experience working within the NDIS
- Knowledge of NT Government and/or NGO services
What You Need:
- Ability to obtain and maintain an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain an NT Class C manual driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel to remote communities
- Willingness to comply with Government vaccination requirements
Occupational Therapist in Darwin employer: Northern Territory PHN
Outreach Physiotherapy is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Darwin, offering a competitive salary and flexible working hours tailored to fit your lifestyle. Our close-knit team thrives on values of kindness, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing ample opportunities for professional growth while delivering meaningful physiotherapy services across diverse settings in the Northern Territory. Join us for a rewarding career where every day brings new challenges and the chance to make a real impact in the community.
