Allied Health Professional Jobs in the Northern Territory
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Grow your career as an allied health professional in the scenic Northern Territory
In the Northern Territory, being an allied health worker is more than just a job - it’s a calling. It’s our vision to become leaders in remote and urban health care. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing innovative, culturally safe, person-centred care to everyone within the Northern Territory. In fact, as an allied health professional, you have the option of working in Darwin, Alice Springs or the regional centres of Katherine, Tennant Creek or Nhulunbuy.
You will have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of a culturally rich and diverse population. All while working in a supportive workplace culture that promotes multidisciplinary interactions, research and clinical education.
With over 600 allied health professionals who work across urban, rural and remote areas of the Territory, you’ll have access to attractive pay and employment conditions, as well as opportunities to develop your skills and broaden your experience.
Services
Being an Allied Health professional in the Territory allows you to work across a wide range of therapeutic, diagnostic, scientific and other health-related industries, such as:
- Audiology
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Oral Health Therapy
- Orthoptics
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Psychology
- Radiography
- Social work
- Sonography
- Speech Pathology
- Allied Health Assistants and Technicians
As an allied health professional, you’ll be working across the full spectrum of health, such as primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, trauma management, acute care, health promotion, clinical planning and policy as well as in research.
Job types
For those looking for a uniquely Australian experience, all our allied health professionals have the option to work and travel to remote communities and small regional towns in order to provide holistic healthcare to Territorians across their lifespan.
Job roles in allied health include:
- An Allied Health Professional with the Children's Development Team
- Visiting remote communities with a Community Allied Health team
- Senior Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist with Seating Equipment Assessment and Technical (SEAT) service
- Remote Oral Health Therapist
- Part of the Renal Pharmacist team working across both acute settings and external dialysis units
- Pharmacists with Hospital in the Home services
- National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist or Radiographer
- Senior Allied Health Development Officer
- An Allied Health Professional with the Aged Care Unit
- Allied Health professionals with both acute and community-based Mental Health and Alcohol and other Drug services
- Ultrasonography outreach programs to all areas and regions of the Northern Territory
- Training of remote X-ray operators at Royal Darwin Hospital and Alice Springs Hospital with follow-up visits to remote clinics
Diversity of work and teams
So who will you be working with in the Northern Territory?
You’ll be working collaboratively with other health professionals in supportive, multi-disciplinary teams to achieve the holistic health and activity goals of your patients.
Some allied health professionals, like Pharmacists, work within larger teams - both in the hospital and the community.
Allied Health is thriving in the Territory, which means that you’ll have no trouble establishing relationships and networking with people outside of your workplace.
This can give you opportunities to upskill in specialty areas such as acute trauma care, mental health, renal and paediatrics.
Pharmacy
A Pharmacy career in the Northern Territory is exciting, stimulating and very rewarding. Pharmacists working in the Territory are exposed to unique and diverse opportunities, patient groups, and clinical presentations that are uncommon in other areas of Australia. Pharmacists are able to broaden their skill set not only in core clinical areas but also in key specialty areas including nephrology, infectious diseases and rural and remote medicine. The Territory is a place for adventure, a healthy work life balance and a place to truly call home if you are willing to give something new and exciting a go!
Pharmacists in NT Health work across the Northern Territory hospital network, including the larger departments of Royal Darwin Hospital, Palmerston Regional Hospital and Alice Springs Hospital as well as Gove and Katherine District Hospitals. Pharmacy teams have a skill mix of Pharmacists who are experienced and early career, offering great clinical support and the confidence of the safest care being provided to patients.
Medical Imaging
Medical Imaging services in the Northern Territory include X-ray, CT, MRI, Angiography, Nuclear Medicine and PET, Ultrasound and Mammography. An Interventional Radiology service is available at the Royal Darwin Hospital and Alice Springs Hospital, and medical imaging supports a variety of intra-operative procedures at these hospitals. Gove and Katherine District Hospitals offer X-ray, CT and ultrasound services.
Sonographers across all regions of the NT support outreach services to remote community clinics. A number of remote clinics have the necessary equipment to provide a basic imaging service; this service is provided by remote x-ray operators who have been trained at Royal Darwin Hospital and Alice Springs Hospital and hold a limited licence. These remote operators are provided with ongoing training and support in the form of site visits, tutorials and education, and access to 24/7 phone assistance from radiographers at Royal Darwin Hospital.
Explore flexibility with remote health
For those looking for a uniquely Australian experience, all our allied health professionals have the option to work and travel to remote communities, iconic cattle stations and small regional towns in order to provide holistic healthcare to Territorians across their lifespan.
Being a remote allied healthcare member provides opportunities for you to work across a wide range of therapeutic, diagnostic, scientific and other health-related industries such as:
- Audiology
- Health promotion
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Occupational therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
- Radiography
- Social work
- Speech pathology.
Explore more remote health opportunities here .
Incentives
As a health professional in the Territory, you may be eligible for:
See a full guide of incentives here.
Support networks
Along with plenty of social and sporting groups that you can join, the Allied Health community have a wide range of support networks to help you transition to the Territory.
There are Allied Health special interest groups and networks all across the Territory that are more than happy to share their knowledge and expertise with you.
Living somewhere remote? No problem. Virtual networks are available, so you can still participate - no matter where in the Northern Territory you are.
But best of all, there’s a strong culture of professional practice supervision across all healthcare sectors. Professional practice supervision can be tailored to the stage you are in your career, the nature of your work and your work location.
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Career pathways
Learn more about the career paths, opportunities, and graduate and training options available for Allied Health professionals in the Territory
Working in the Northern Territory gives you many opportunities to experience the wide variety of sectors within the health system - from acute care to primary care - all against the stunning backdrop of Australia’s Northern Territory.
With the help of your supportive team, your career can progress thanks to the many developmental opportunities that the Territory offers.
As an Allied Health professional in the Territory, you’ll experience:
- Innovation, problem-solving, autonomy and independence in your work
- A culture of quality improvement and evaluation
- Training and opportunities to develop leadership skills and capabilities
- Work shadowing and mentorship
- Short-term development opportunities to work in senior positions
- Succession planning for senior positions
2025 Graduate Program
Submit your register of interest for the 2025 Allied Health Graduate Program here.
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