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
• Out of Home Care

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 Director of Quality, Safeguarding and Risk leads a dedicated team of quality, safeguarding, clinical governance and compliance specialists. This role will develop and embed best practice and clinical governance architecture to support complex, high-acuity services spanning disability, children and youth, aged care, therapy and community programs across the Northern Territory. Reporting to both the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Quality, Safeguarding and Risk holds a uniquely positioned executive mandate, serving as the principal advisor to the CEO, COO, Executive Leadership Team and Governance Committees on quality, safeguarding, clinical governance, organisational risk, compliance, practice excellence and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate

• Degree qualification in Health, Nursing, Allied Health, Human Services, Risk Management, Governance, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years senior leadership experience in disability, health, community services, aged care or child protection sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading quality, safety, safeguarding and risk functions.
• Strong knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and Commission requirements.
• Experience overseeing enterprise risk frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical governance or safeguarding systems.
• Experience managing organisational audits and accreditation processes.
• Strong analytical, reporting and governance skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities.

Remuneration and benefits

A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including:

• Competitive base salary package
• Fully maintained Motor Vehicle
• Mobile Phone
• Professional development allowance
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 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: PD-Director-Quality-Safety-Risk-June-2026.pdf

For more information on this exciting opportunity please review the role profile here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Role-Profile-Director-of-Quality-Safeguarding-Risk.docx

To express your interest in this exciting role, please submit your resume and a one-page overview of your experience by clicking 'apply' 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 Kirrily Freson, Director People & Learning on 0438 718423 or [email protected] using the subject line: Director Quality, Safeguarding and Risk enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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

A position description is attached.