Aged Care Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist

Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Aged Care Unit
Job title Aged Care Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2029
Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Katherine
Position number 70262630 RTF 354528 Closing 02/09/2026
Contact Rebecca McGrath on 08 8922 7520 or rebecca.mcgrath@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354528
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Conduct clinical and non-clinical assessments for aged clients referred through My Aged Care Portal using the Integrated
Assessment Tool. Provision of Care coordination for clients on Transition Care Program (TCP). Deliver high quality, culturally
appropriate and effective allied health services for Commonwealth Home Support Services (CHSP).
Context statement
The Aged Care Assessment Service is a Commonwealth funded program which has legislated delegation authority to approve
clients for Residential Aged Care, Respite Care, Support at Home, TCP and CHSP.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake aged care assessments, consultations, education and interventions for aged people across the Top End.
2. Provide integrated case management that enables TCP care recipients to meet their goals.
3. Provide allied health services for those eligible CHSP clients across the Top End.
4. Ensure effective continuity of care through case coordination of clients with complex needs, working collaboratively with the

multidisciplinary team and with a range of aged care stakeholders.
5. Ensure that a high quality service is achieved and professional clinical skills maintained and developed by participating in clinical

supervision, performance management and relevant continuing education.
6. Comply with the Department of Health’s and Commonwealth Aged Care Assessment Service and Transition Care Program

guidelines and systems as required.
7. Undertake supervision of undergraduates as required.
8. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken

in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and registered with the relevant Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated post-graduate experience in providing clinical and holistic assessments and interventions to the aged

population.
3. Demonstrated experience working effectively within a health multidisciplinary team, including the ability to prioritise and

manage caseloads in an efficient and timely manner.
4. Demonstrated high quality oral and written communication skills as well as computer skills, report writing and maintaining

clinical records.
5. Proven skills in problem solving, negotiating, conflict resolution, which reflect and value client participation and community

inclusiveness.
6. Holds a current Northern Territory drivers licence or the ability to obtain.
7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Experience in the use of the My Aged Care assessor portal
2. Ability to travel within the Northern Territory
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice
and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with
blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.