Therapeutic Specialist- Children & Youth Services
Carpentaria ELMO
via carpentaria.elmotalent.com.au
- Location
- Darwin, NT
- Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $6,400 a month
About the role
About Carpentaria
Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through:
- Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology)
- Independent Living programs
- Pathways Program
- Employment and Training
- Specialist Disability Accommodation
We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life and are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.
Purpose
The Therapeutic Specialist will be responsible for delivering high-quality evidence based, trauma informed, culturally responsive therapeutic care to children and young people along with leading clinical interventions within a multidisciplinary team ensuring therapeutic principles are consistently applied across residential services.
The ideal candidate
- Relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant allied health discipline and current membership with AHPRA, or membership of and adherence to the AASW standards for Social Workers or relevant governing body.
- Demonstrated experience in therapeutic practice with children and young people, particularly in OOHC, trauma, or child protection settings.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and therapeutic models (including CARE or similar frameworks).
- Experience in assessment, therapeutic planning, and behaviour support.
Remuneration and benefits
A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including:
- Competitive base salary package
- Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary) for part-time employees
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
- Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- On site cafe and free parking
- Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!
Recruitment process
Our recruitment process is based on values, skills and qualifications. Please review the position description here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PD-Therapeutic-Specialist-April-2026-1.pdf
For more information on this exciting opportunity please review the role profile here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Role-Profile-Therapeutic-Specialist.pdf
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Contacts and further information
For more information and the position description, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Tyrrell, HR Manager sarah.tyrrell@carpentaria.org.au
via carpentaria.elmotalent.com.au
