Manager Occupational Therapy

Senior Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $160,413 - $178,993
(Including salary $136,380 - $152,357)
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital - Allied Health  
Darwin, Palmerston
One Fixed vacancy available to 03/08/2028

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced Occupational Therapy leader to take up the Manager Occupational Therapy role at Royal Darwin Palmerston Hospital.

The Role

You will lead and develop a team of 28 Occupational Therapists across Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals, with key responsibilities including clinical leadership, quality improvement, service development, staff development and recruitment, contract management and formation of collaborative partnerships. 

You’ll be supported by a Senior Management team comprised of other Allied Health discipline Managers and the Director of Allied Health, ensuring you have the resources and mentorship to thrive in your role.

About you:

To be successful, applicants will have: 

• Significant post-graduate experience, delivering high-level, contemporary occupational therapy services.

• Proven management, service planning and leadership skills, with the ability to facilitate team functioning to achieve outcomes.

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with influence and supervise and manage workplace relations.

• A commitment to professional development and continuous improvement in clinical practice.

• Demonstrated ability to provide an innovative, strategic and flexible approach to service development and delivery through facilitation and implementation of continuous quality improvement, projects and adherence to legislative standards.

The Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package

• Retention bonus

• Salary packaging

• 12% superannuation

• Generous leave entitlements

• Relocation support

• Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities.

• Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

Lifestyle and Community

Picture a place where beautiful landscapes surround a busy, multicultural city. A melting pot of cultures where great food and new friends paired with a unique outdoor lifestyle awaits you. Welcome to Darwin, the traditional lands of the Larrakia people. 

Darwin has a very distinct and dynamic way of life to offer while allowing you to have work-life balance and time for family, friends, and recreation. Greater Darwin is the fastest growing region in the NT with a population of nearly 150,000.

We celebrate a host of excellent and creative events from music, theatre, art and cultural events and festivals to popular local markets; and have strong sporting communities. The region offers incredible outdoor experiences from hiking, camping and fishing unique landscapes, chasing waterfalls and rock pools, to enjoying sandy beaches, tropical sunsets and the wet seasons spectacular lightning storms.

Apply now! 

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For further information about this vacancy please contact: 
Amanda O’Keefe, Director Allied Health on 047 6076 888 or *************@nt.gov.au or Gavin Hoult, Manager Occupational Therapy on 08 892281***or ***********@nt.gov.au 

Quote vacancy number: 792
Closing date: 13/09/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search