Pictured: Some of the Broome team with Yawuru Elder Di Appleby and participants at the 2024 Reconciliation Week celebration in Broome.
Work with us
Our employees are the backbone of our organisation…
And at Far North we want all of our staff to feel rewarded and appreciated.
The success we have as an organisation in achieving our purpose is reflected directly in the commitment and passion of our staff.
Our staff embody our values and are committed to making a difference.
Broome Positions
Family Outreach Worker
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
About the Role
Far North Community Services is a registered NDIS provider founded, based and operating in the stunning Kimberley region.Our mission is to provide high quality, culturally sensitive support to individuals or families throughout the Kimberley region. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Family Outreach Workers who share our values to join the team in Broome and Halls Creek. Duties include, but are not limited to:- Build trusting relationships with families in the community.
- Provide a safe and welcoming space at the Outreach Centre for families in need.
- Support families in need with everyday activities and engaging in positive routines.
- Assist with provision of necessary support like protective clothing.
- Provide transportation support for families needing assistance returning to Country.
- Work within a culturally safe framework that respects Indigenous protocols and traditions.
- Support on-Country activities and therapy programs that help families reconnect with their culture and heritage.
- Engage with local Elders, community leaders, and cultural advisors to ensure appropriate program delivery.
- Distribute essential supply packs (hygiene kits, clothing, and food items) to families in need.
- Identify and refer families to relevant support services, including mental health, education, and family services.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions, progress, and support provided to families in need.
- Participate in regular check-ins, debriefs, and training to enhance service delivery.
- Assist in evaluating program success through follow-up interviews and feedback collection.
- Ensure all work is conducted in line with ethical standards and organizational guidelines.
- Attractive renumeration commensurate with experience and qualifications
- The ability to salary package – meaning you can pay less tax and increase your take home pay
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- By joining Far North Community Services, you will be part of an ever-growing organisation and industry – which can mean plenty of opportunities to explore!
- Access to a work mobile phone.
- Payments above Award rates
- Remote allowance
- Assistance to secure accommodation
Required
- Qualification in Community Services, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience working with vulnerable families, particularly in Indigenous communities.
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, traditions, and challenges.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with families experiencing crisis or disadvantaged.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
- Experience in delivering community outreach programs or family support services.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle crisis situations with sensitivity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- NDIS Worker Screening check (or wiling to apply).
- National Police Certificate (not older than 3 months)
- Valid Driver's licence
- Working with Children Card (or willing to apply).
Qualifications Desirable
- Lived experience or previous work with Indigenous communities in the Kimberley region.
- Experience in homelessness support and domestic violence services.
- Familiar with NDIS, Department of Communities, and other relevant social services.
- A background in mental health, substance abuse intervention is beneficial.
Outreach Worker- Broome
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
About the Role
About us Far North Community Services is a registered NDIS provider founded, based and operating in the stunning Kimberley region. Our mission is to provide high quality, culturally sensitive support to individuals or families throughout the Kimberley region. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Female Outreach Worker who share our values to join the team in Broome Duties include, but are not limited to:- Recognizes and values the person’s (and family, carers and guardians where appropriate) right to being the leader of their own life.
- Assists people to identify new opportunities for inclusion, active participation within their community of choice.
- Provides personal care where required including but not limited to toileting, showering, dressing, grooming, providing and cooking meals at the centre where there will be washing machines and clothes dryers for individual to use and help use.
- Assists the person with physical mobility where required including in and out of vehicles for transport to and from.
- Assists with or completes domestic chores in and around the drop-in centre and keeping vehicles always clean and tidy.
- Assists with or completes activities in and out of the drop-in centre on a day-to-day basis.
- Provides support for the individual to develop, maintain or enhance their relationships with family, acquaintances, friends and generic services such as banks, Centrelink, shops, community groups.
- Provides support for the person to maintain strong links to cultural and spiritual beliefs, customs and practices on country trip with activities.
- Maintains open and honest communication with the person, their family, carers and guardians and Coordinator.
- Attends and actively participates in team and organisation meetings and training events.
- Personal, health care and in-home support
- Support to get out and about in the community with social and recreational activities
- Weekend, afternoon and night shifts with some sleep overs required.
- Attractive renumeration commensurate with experience and qualifications
- The ability to salary package - meaning you can pay less tax and increase your take home pay
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- By joining Far North Community Services, you will be part of an ever-growing organisation and industry - which can mean plenty of opportunities to explore!
- Access to a work mobile phone.
- Payments above Award rates
- Remote allowance
- Assistance to secure accommodation
Required
- Commitment to supporting people to achieve goals and be empowered to have greater quality of life, choice and control.
- Willingness to work in a diverse range of settings including but not limited to a person’s home, the community and other service settings.
- Willingness to commit to training and skill development.
- Certificates in Provide First Aid & CPR.
- NDIS Worker Screening check (or willing to apply).
- National Police Certificate (not older than 3 months).
- Valid Driver's licence.
- Working with Children Card (or willing to apply).
Qualifications Desirable
- Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent.
- Experience supporting people with complex care needs.
- Understanding of the unique culture of the Kimberley region, including the diversity of cultures within rural, remote and very remote communities which make up this region.
- Certificates and recognised training in trauma-informed care, manual handling, mental health first aid.
Derby/Fitzroy Crossing Positions
No positions available.
East Kimberley Positions
No positions available.
Therapy Positions
Senior Speech Pathologist- Kununurra
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
About the Role
Far North is the largest registered NDIS provider based in the iconic Kimberley and we continue to grow! We are a dynamic not-for-profit organisation that is founded, based and operating in the stunning Kimberley with therapy teams based in Kununurra.
Our mission is to provide high quality, culturally sensitive therapy intervention to individuals throughout the wide Kimberley region. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Speech Pathologist who shares our values to join our team in Kununurra. Our aim is to be culturally aware and assist in building the capacity of the person, their families, their community and/or their support teams to develop the strengths of each individual to promote engagement within their community.
Living in the Kimberley Region
The Kimberley region offers one of the most diverse and breath-taking landscapes in the world. Hiking and swimming in waterholes in your time off - you’ll never run out of places to explore and adventures to go on.
The Role
Work within a transdisciplinary team of passionate therapists in Kununurra and throughout The Kimberley. We provide therapy in our well-equipped facilities but mainly visit our participants in their own homes or in the community. Furthermore, we provide therapy services in very remote areas and communities. Therefore we offer professional 4WD courses to make sure you have the best experience reaching your clients in our company cars on dirt roads or through river crossings. We also charter small private aircrafts to get you to some of the most remote and pristine communities that Australia has to offer. You will have the opportunity to work with children and adults who are culturally and linguistically diverse and have a wide range of disabilities. Position available:
-
- Senior Speech Pathologist (Kununurra)
Benefits
-
- Relocation allowance (within WA up to $2000 / up to $3500 depending on which state you are relocating from).
- Housing allowance and assistance to secure accommodation ($2 per hour on top of Salary).
- 20% Above Award salary.
- Work mobile phone and IT Resources provided.
- Uniforms provided.
- Professional development allowance $2000 plus five days study leave.
- Travel Allowance
- Salary sacrificing -meaning you can pay less tax and increase your take home pay
- Generous professional development allowance and supportive supervision structure
- Use of company pool car for work purposes as well as mobile phone and laptop
- Supportive transdisciplinary therapy team environment that values you and supports your development
- Travel opportunities to some of the most pristine areas of Australia
ONLY APPLICANTS CURRENTLY BASED IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Required
- Bachelor/Masters degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent
- Current membership with SPA (Full registration)
- Minimum 2 years in a similar role specifically mentoring/training staff across diverse portfolios.
- Demonstrated ability to implement evidence-based and family-centred therapy services for people with a disability.
- Experience developing, implementing, review and monitoring of individual plans that lead to goal achievement.
- NDIS Worker's Clearance (or willing to obtain one)
- Current Driver's Licence
- National Police Check (less than 3 months old)
- Working With Children Check (or willing to obtain one)
- Current First Aid Certificate including CPR
Qualifications Desirable
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Experience supervising and/or mentoring other clinicians
- Ability to travel throughout the Kimberley including remote Communities may be required for this position.
- Vaccinated for Covid19 (Recommended 3 vaccinations)
Speech Pathologist- Broome
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
About the Role
Far North is the largest registered NDIS provider based in the iconic Kimberley and we continue to grow! We are a dynamic not-for-profit organisation that is founded, based and operating in the stunning Kimberley region.
Our mission is to provide high quality, culturally sensitive therapy intervention to individuals throughout the wide Kimberley region. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Speech Pathologist who shares our values to join our team in Broome. Our aim is to be culturally aware and assist in building the capacity of the person, their families, their community and/or their support teams to develop the strengths of each individual to promote engagement within their community.
Living in the Kimberley Region
The Kimberley region offers one of the most diverse and breath-taking landscapes in the world. Enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear ocean water and spot some whales, drive your car on the beach and watch the sunset with a locally brewed ginger beer, explore boasting stunning rivers and incredible national parks, go for a camping and fishing trip up the famous Cape Leveque - you’ll never run out of places to explore and adventures to go on.
The Role
Work within a transdisciplinary team of passionate therapists throughout the Kimberley region. We provide therapy services in our well-equipped facilities but mainly visit our participants in their own homes. Furthermore we provide therapy services in very remote areas and communities. Therefore we offer professional 4WD courses to make sure you have the best experience reaching your clients in our company vehicle on dirt roads or through river crossings. We also charter private aircrafts to get you in some of the most remote and pristine communities that Australia has to offer. You will have the opportunity to work with children and adults who are culturally and linguistically diverse and have a wide range of disabilities.
Positions available:-
- 2x Speech Pathologists (Broome)
Benefits
-
- Relocation allowance (within WA up to $2000 / up to $3500 depending on which state you are relocating from).
- Housing allowance and assistance to secure accommodation ($2 per hour on top of Salary).
- 20% Above Award salary.
- Work mobile phone and IT Resources provided.
- Uniforms provided.
- Professional development allowance $2000 plus five days study leave.
- Travel Allowance
- Salary sacrificing -meaning you can pay less tax and increase your take home pay
- Generous professional development allowance and supportive supervision structure
- Use of company pool car for work purposes as well as mobile phone and laptop
- Supportive transdisciplinary therapy team environment that values you and supports your development
- Travel opportunities to some of the most pristine areas of Australia
ONLY APPLICANTS CURRENTLY BASED IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Required
- Bachelor degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent
- Current membership with SPA (Full registration)
- NDIS Worker's Clearance (or willing to obtain one)
- Current Driver's Licence
- National Police Check (less than 3 months old)
- Working With Children Check (or willing to obtain one)
- Current First Aid Certificate including CPR
Qualifications Desirable
- Excellent interpersonal manner and cross-cultural skills for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel throughout The Kimberley including remote Aboriginal Communities may be required for this position.
- Demonstrated ability to implement evidence-based and familycentred therapy services for people with a disability
- Experience developing, implementing, review and monitoring of individual plans that lead to goal achievement
- Experience working with people with disabilities
- Vaccinated for Covid19 (Recommended 3 vaccinations)
Senior Occupational Therapist- Kununurra
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
About the Role
About the RoleFar North is the largest registered NDIS provider based in the iconic Kimberley and we continue to grow! We are a dynamic not-for-profit organisation that is founded, based and operating in the stunning Kimberley with therapy teams based in Kununurra.
Our mission is to provide high quality, culturally sensitive therapy intervention to individuals throughout the wide Kimberley region. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Occupational Therapist who shares our values to join our team in Kununurra. Our aim is to be culturally aware and assist in building the capacity of the person, their families, their community and/or their support teams to develop the strengths of each individual to promote engagement within their community.
Living in the Kimberley Region
The Kimberley region offers one of the most diverse and breath-taking landscapes in the world. Hiking and swimming in waterholes in your time off - you’ll never run out of places to explore and adventures to go on.
The Role
Work within a transdisciplinary team of passionate therapists in Kununurra and throughout The Kimberley. We provide therapy in our well-equipped facilities but mainly visit our participants in their own homes or in the community. Furthermore, we provide therapy services in very remote areas and communities. Therefore we offer professional 4WD courses to make sure you have the best experience reaching your clients in our company cars on dirt roads or through river crossings. We also charter small private aircrafts to get you to some of the most remote and pristine communities that Australia has to offer. You will have the opportunity to work with children and adults who are culturally and linguistically diverse and have a wide range of disabilities. Position available:
-
- Senior Occupational Therapist (Kununurra)
Benefits
-
- Relocation allowance (within WA up to $2000 / up to $3500 depending on which state you are relocating from).
- Housing allowance and assistance to secure accommodation ($2 per hour on top of Salary).
- 20% Above Award salary.
- Work mobile phone and IT Resources provided.
- Uniforms provided.
- Professional development allowance $2000 plus five days study leave.
- Travel Allowance
- Salary sacrificing -meaning you can pay less tax and increase your take home pay
- Generous professional development allowance and supportive supervision structure
- Use of company pool car for work purposes as well as mobile phone and laptop
- Supportive transdisciplinary therapy team environment that values you and supports your development
- Travel opportunities to some of the most pristine areas of Australia
ONLY APPLICANTS CURRENTLY BASED IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Required
- Bachelor/Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA Registration (Full registration)
- Minimum 2 years in a similar role specifically mentoring/training staff across diverse portfolios.
- Demonstrated ability to implement evidence-based and family-centred therapy services for people with a disability.
- Experience developing, implementing, review and monitoring of individual plans that lead to goal achievement.
- NDIS Worker's Clearance (or willing to obtain one)
- Current Driver's Licence
- National Police Check (less than 3 months old)
- Working With Children Check (or willing to obtain one)
- Current First Aid Certificate including CPR
Qualifications Desirable
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Experience supervising and/or mentoring other clinicians
- Ability to travel throughout the Kimberley including remote Communities may be required for this position.
- Vaccinated for Covid19 (Recommended 3 vaccinations)
Occupational Therapist- Broome
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
About the Role
Far North is the largest registered NDIS provider based in the iconic Kimberley and we continue to grow! We are a dynamic not-for-profit organisation that is founded, based and operating in the stunning Kimberley region.
Our mission is to provide high quality, culturally sensitive therapy intervention to individuals throughout the wide Kimberley region. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Occupational Therapists who shares our values to join our team in Broome. Our aim is to be culturally aware and assist in building the capacity of the person, their families, their community and/or their support teams to develop the strengths of each individual to promote engagement within their community.
Living in the Kimberley Region
The Kimberley region offers one of the most diverse and breath-taking landscapes in the world. Enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear ocean water and spot some whales, drive your car on the beach and watch the sunset with a locally brewed ginger beer, explore boasting stunning rivers and incredible national parks, go for a camping and fishing trip up the famous Cape Leveque - you’ll never run out of places to explore and adventures to go on.
The Role
Work within a transdisciplinary team of passionate therapists throughout the Kimberley region. We provide therapy services in our well-equipped facilities but mainly visit our participants in their own homes. Furthermore we provide therapy services in very remote areas and communities. Therefore we offer professional 4WD courses to make sure you have the best experience reaching your clients in our company vehicle on dirt roads or through river crossings. We also charter private aircrafts to get you in some of the most remote and pristine communities that Australia has to offer. You will have the opportunity to work with children and adults who are culturally and linguistically diverse and have a wide range of disabilities.
Positions available:
-
- 2x Occupational Therapists (Broome)
Benefits
-
- Relocation allowance (within WA up to $2000 / up to $3500 depending on which state you are relocating from).
- Housing allowance and assistance to secure accommodation ($2 per hour on top of Salary).
- 20% Above Award salary.
- Work mobile phone and IT Resources provided.
- Uniforms provided.
- Professional development allowance $2000 plus five days study leave.
- Travel Allowance
- Salary sacrificing -meaning you can pay less tax and increase your take home pay
- Generous professional development allowance and supportive supervision structure
- Use of company pool car for work purposes as well as mobile phone and laptop
- Supportive transdisciplinary therapy team environment that values you and supports your development
- Travel opportunities to some of the most pristine areas of Australia
ONLY APPLICANTS CURRENTLY BASED IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
- Current AHPRA Registration (Full registration)
- NDIS Worker's Clearance (or willing to obtain one)
- Current Driver's Licence
- National Police Check (less than 3 months old)
- Working With Children Check (or willing to obtain one)
- Current First Aid Certificate including CPR
Qualifications Desirable
- Excellent interpersonal manner and cross-cultural skills for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel throughout The Kimberley including remote Aboriginal Communities may be required for this position.
- Demonstrated ability to implement evidence-based and familycentred therapy services for people with a disability
- Experience developing, implementing, review and monitoring of individual plans that lead to goal achievement
- Experience working with people with disabilities
- Vaccinated for Covid19 (Recommended 3 vaccinations)
Finance & Administration
No positions available.
Support Coordination
No positions available.