• Salary: $88,090.08 - $100,776.00
• Job Type: Full-time (ongoing)
• Location: Alice Springs

About Carpentaria

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability, Therapy and Community 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
• Out of Home Care
• Children and Youth Services

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.

Your new role

The Assertive Outreach Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of Carpentaria’s Assertive Outreach program, providing safe, therapeutic, and culturally responsive care for children and young people.

The Carpentaria Assertive Outreach Program provides mobile, intensive engagement and stabilisation support to children and young people who have disengaged from placement, are self-placing, or are at risk of placement breakdown. 

The ideal candidate

• Minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Diploma of Welfare, or an equivalent qualification in community services.
• Experience working in OOHC, youth services, or child protection environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead practice within a team environment.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, behaviour support, and safeguarding practices.

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)
• 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)
• 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.

For more information on this exciting opportunity please review the position description here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PD-Assertive-Outreach-Team-Leader-April-2026-1.pdf - or see attached below.

To express your interest in this exciting role, please submit your resume and a one-page overview of your experience by clicking 'Apply Now' below.

Interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received. You are encouraged to submit your application early.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

Contacts and further information

For more information about this exciting opportunity, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Latia Grbac, Operations Workforce Coordinator on 08 8920 9400 or [email protected] using the subject line: Assertive Outreach Team Leader - Children & Youth Services - Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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