FIFO Occupational Therapist

Optimal Support

Perth WA (Remote)

Physiotherapy, OT and Rehabilitation (Healthcare and Medical)

Full time

105,000 to 120,000 per year

Two weeks on, one paid week off, Accommodation and vehicle provided, Work across remote communities and metro Darwin

Are you a mid-career or senior Occupational Therapist after genuine variety, complex clinical work, and a role where your skills are truly valued? This is a FIFO opportunity based out of Darwin, working across some of the most meaningful caseloads in the country.

About the Role: Based out of our Darwin/Garramilla office, you’ll work within a multidisciplinary team delivering therapy and assessment across clinic, community and remote outreach settings, including Arnhem Land, the Tiwi Islands and the greater Darwin region. Your caseload is tailored to your experience, interests and professional goals. You won’t be expected to cover every area of practice, just meaningful, manageable work that suits your expertise.

How the FIFO Model Works

This is a true FIFO role. You’ll work a two-week swing on rotation, then take a full week off that is paid. During school holidays your swing shifts to working from home, so the role flexes around the calendar.

Your on-swing runs on compressed hours, longer days while you’re out in community, which means your total hours across each cycle sit below a standard full-time load while you’re still paid for your week off. Flights, accommodation and a vehicle are provided while you’re on rotation, and travel is scheduled within working days, so your weekends stay your own. At least one remote region is visited each swing.

Key Benefits

Competitive salary: 100,000 to 120,000 + superannuation

Two-week swing on, one full week off, paid

Work-from-home swings during school holidays

Compressed hours plus a paid week off, so you work under a standard full-time load

Flights, accommodation and vehicle provided while on rotation

Paid travel time scheduled on working days, weekends free

Full administrative support, so no scheduling, billing or paperwork

Monthly internal and external supervision

Monthly professional development, both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary

Your Caseload May Include

Functional Capacity and Home and Living Assessments for NDIS participants

Ongoing therapy and capacity-building interventions

Assistive Technology and home modifications

Return to Country plans for people seeking to return to their homelands, permanently or temporarily

Environmental risk and safety assessments

Community transition plans for people in custody, including youth detention

Multidisciplinary collaboration with Speech Pathology

Community outreach and remote assessments

What We’re Looking For

A mid-career or senior Occupational Therapist (roughly 3+ years post-qualification)

Current AHPRA registration

A neuro-affirming, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach

A genuine interest in remote and community outreach

Confidence managing your own caseload within a multidisciplinary team

A commitment to meaningful client outcomes and ongoing professional growth

Open to FIFO from your home base, wherever that is, with travel covered by us

Who We Are: Optimal Support is a registered NDIS provider built on the values of compassion, honesty and integrity. We work across the lifespan, delivering therapy in homes, schools, residential care, correctional centres and our well-equipped clinic. We are neuro-affirming, culturally safe, trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ inclusive, with a strong commitment to First Nations communities. Our Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology teams collaborate daily to deliver high-quality, client-centred care.

Why Darwin and Optimal Support

Work at the top of your scope in a unique regional setting

Diverse, meaningful caseloads that differ from metro roles

Strong support from experienced OT and SP colleagues

Full clinic resources and structured professional development

A real opportunity to make a difference for clients and communities

Apply Now

We’re actively interviewing with immediate and flexible start dates available. If you’re ready to do work that reaches communities others can’t, supported by a warm, skilled and values-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

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Enquiries can be directed to: Kylie Ford, General Manager Kylie@optimalsupport.com.au, 0439286137