Therapeutic Specialist - Children & Youth Services

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 Latia Grbac, Operations Workforce Coordinator 0439 230 870 or latia.grbac@carpentaria.org.au

Further information about Carpentaria is available at carpentaria.org.au.