Front Door Frailty Occupational Therapist
Northern Territory Government - Department of Health • Darwin, NT
Posted 1 Oct 2025
Expires 21 Oct 2025
Job Description
Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $106,626 - $126,803
(including salary $90,204 - $107,554)
General Services - Allied Health
Darwin
One full time vacancy fixed from 08/12/2025 to 30/06/2028
As an Occupational Therapist within the Front Door Frailty (FDF) Program you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care to older individuals presenting to the Emergency Department at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH).
You’ll provide timely assessments and interventions through the Emergency Department and be working as part of a multidisciplinary team in conjunction with the Community Frailty Service.
Front Door Frailty Service
The Front Door Frailty (FDF) service is a proactive initiative designed to improve care and support for older Australians living with frailty at the point of entry to the Emergency Department. It is a multidisciplinary model of care aimed at improving patient outcomes by delivering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments early in the hospital journey, to prevent unnecessary admissions and promoting safe, timely discharge.
About you
You are a dedicated Occupational Therapist ready to contribute to a high-impact service. To be successful in this role you will have:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Generous leave entitlements
- 17.5% leave loading
- Salary packaging
- 12% superannuation
- Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances
- Work-life balance initiatives
- Relocation assistance
- Study or research assistance
- Professional practice supervision/mentoring
The Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- Generous leave entitlements
- 17.5% leave loading
- Salary packaging
- 12% superannuation
- Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances
- Work-life balance initiatives
- Relocation assistance
- Study or research assistance
- Professional practice supervision/mentoring
How to Apply
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Apply for this PositionAdditional application instructions:
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Gavin Hoult on 08 8922 1836 or gavin.hoult@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 70252720
Closing date: 21/10/2025
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
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