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
• 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.

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

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

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 - or see attached below.

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 - or see attached below.

Contacts and further information

For more information and the position description, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Kirrily Freson, Director People & Learning on 0438 718423 or [email protected] using the subject line: Therapeutic Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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