Competitive base salary package-$110,781.00 - $114,199.00

Salary packaging available & Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

Why Join Carpentaria?

At Carpentaria, we are committed to delivering person-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services that create real change in the lives of children, young people, and communities.

You will join a supportive and values-driven organisation that prioritises collaboration, professional growth, and evidence-based practice.

What’s the Role?

Carpentaria is seeking a passionate Therapeutic Specialist to join our Out of Home Care (OOHC) team. In this role, you will deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapeutic care to children and young people while supporting residential teams to embed evidence-based practice across services.

Working closely with Operations Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide therapeutic assessment, intervention, planning, and practice leadership across Intensive Therapeutic Residential Care (ITRC) placements.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading implementation of the CARE framework across residential services

Delivering therapeutic interventions and tailored Therapeutic Plans

Conducting assessments, behaviour support, and safety planning

Supporting placement stability and positive outcomes for children and young people

Coaching and mentoring staff through reflective practice and therapeutic guidance

Building capability in trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, and crisis response

Preparing therapeutic reports, assessments, and documentation

Collaborating with families,



allied health professionals, and community stakeholders to deliver culturally safe, child-centred care

What you need to be successful

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A relevant tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline

Current AHPRA registration, AASW membership, or membership with a relevant governing body

Demonstrated experience working therapeutically with children and young people in OOHC, trauma, or child protection settings

Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and therapeutic frameworks such as CARE

Experience in assessment, therapeutic planning, and behaviour support

The ability to coach, mentor, and build capability within teams

Strong understanding of legislative and policy frameworks relevant to OOHC in the Northern Territory

You will also hold or be willing to obtain:

Criminal History Check

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

NDIS Worker Orientation

Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

NT Driver Licence

Highly regarded experience includes:

Implementing the CARE framework or similar therapeutic models

Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities

Facilitating reflective practice and workforce development

Working within Intensive Therapeutic Residential Care (ITRC) environments

Want to find out more about this chance? Please contact Rell Werner on ***or email***********@ntphn.org.au

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📌 Therapeutic Specialist - Carpentaria (Darwin)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN
📍 Darwin