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
We deliver innovative and versatile 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
You will support children and young people with their daily living in a 24/7 home environment contributing to developing and implementing strategies to support positive behaviours and to acquire independent living skills to reach their full potential in their home and community.
The ideal candidate
Demonstrated experience working in residential care, youth services, or Out of Home Care programs
Genuine passion for supporting children and young people to live their best life using a person-centred approach
Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures,



with experience working in cross-cultural context
Flexibility to work various shifts including both short and long shifts on weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, sleepovers and public holidays
Remuneration and benefits
A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including:
Casual and Part-Time Opportunities
Competitive hourly rates + 12% super
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)
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 and the position description, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Latia Grbac, Operations Workforce Coordinator on ************ or ****** .
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📌 Youth Support Worker - Darwin
🏢 Carpentaria
📍 Darwin