Job Description

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through:

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- Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology)
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- Independent Living programs
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- Pathways Program
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- Employment and Training
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- Specialist Disability Accommodation
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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.

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Purpose

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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.

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The ideal candidate

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- Demonstrated experience working in residential care, youth services, or Out of Home Care programs
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- Genuine passion for supporting children and young people to live their best life using a person-centred approach
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- Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures,



with experience working in cross-cultural context
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- Flexibility to work various shifts including both short and long shifts on weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, sleepovers and public holidays
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Remuneration and benefits

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

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- Casual and Part time Opportunities
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- Competitive hourly rates + 12% super
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- Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary) for part‐time employees
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- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
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- Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
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- Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!
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Recruitment process

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Our recruitment process is based on values, skills and qualifications.

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For more information and the position description, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Latia Grbac, Operations Workforce Coordinator on 0439 230 870 or [email protected] .

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📌 Youth Support Worker - Darwin (Darwin City)
🏢 Carpentaria
📍 Darwin City