Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

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

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).

• Base Salary: $100,210 - $112,222 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $123,479 - $137,115 (p.a.)*
• 2x Full Time, 2 year Maximum-Term contract

Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Competitive salaries
• Six (6) weeks' annual leave
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Up to $7,500 relocation assistance (conditions apply)

About the role

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal children aged 0-12 and their families to optimise their child’s mental health. The position works within a multidisciplinary team to support children with suspected or emerging mental illness or behavioural disorders including early assessment, therapy, management and family support to limit the severity and progression of mental health challenges.

The role will work in town and visit remote communities. This program will ensure all Aboriginal children aged 0-12 and their families in Central Australia have access to evidence informed assessment and therapeutic services within a continuous quality systems enhancement framework.

The role is primarily based in Alice Springs; occasional remote travel may be a requirement of this position.

For more information on the position please contact Senior Manager, Head to Health Kids, Tahlia Lee on 0492 430 731.

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

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