About us

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation with a proud 50-year history of providing disability, therapy and community services for children, adolescents and adults across the Northern Territory. We deliver innovative and flexible services and are committed to a person-centred philosophy that empowers people to thrive and live a great life.

Your purpose

To deliver Occupational Therapy utilising a person-centred approach that promotes choice and control to participants in relation to their NDIS goals.

Where you’ll work

Carpentaria has offices in Darwin (main office) and Alice Springs (sister office), and our Therapy Services team regularly travel to rural and remote communities including Maningrida, Milingimbi, Katherine, Barunga, Beswick, Kintore, Papunya, and APY Lands.

About you

• Based in (or willing to relocate to) Alice Springs
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Willing to work across the stunning desert regions of Central Australia (regular overnight trips via 4WD or light aircraft)
• Knowledge of the NDIS (preferred)
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (preferred)

The benefits of working with us

We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance, a sense of humour and having fun. In this role you will work with a passionate team who will encourage and inspire you to develop and progress your skills and career, whilst supporting Territorians with disabilities to live their best life.

We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary of $81,429 – $118,425, dependant on qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
• Additional remote area salary packaging available (up to 50% of rent and utilities)
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• $1,500 professional development allowance per year
• Opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, leadership and professional development
• Relocation assistance to Alice Springs available for interstate candidates
• Unique opportunity to be part of our remote clinical team and deliver services across remote NT communities
• Paid travel and accommodation while in community
• Support for flexible work arrangements
• Access to internal professional development, mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups)
• Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
• Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

How to Apply

The role profile is attached.

To express your interest, please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you think you will be a great fit for our team.

For further information, a full position description, or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

• Jocelyn MacRae, Allied Health Operations Manager & Senior Physiotherapist via email [email protected] or phone 0428 674 833
• Jaimee Dutton, Director Allied Health Services via email [email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapist - Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs or phone 0484 868 516

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received. Please note: we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.