Job Description
Therapeutic Specialist - Children & Youth Services
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Posted: 17/08/2026
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Closing Date: 17/09/2026
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Job Type: Full-time (ongoing)
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Location: Darwin
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Job Category: Out of Home Care
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Job Description
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About Carpentaria
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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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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.
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The ideal candidate
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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.
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Demonstrated experience in therapeutic practice with children and young people, particularly in OOHC, trauma, or child protection settings.
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Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and therapeutic models (including CARE or similar frameworks).
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Experience in assessment, therapeutic planning, and behaviour support.
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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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Competitive basesalary package
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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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On site cafe and free parking
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Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!
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Contacts and further information
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For more information and the position description, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Latia Grbac, Operations Workforce Coordinator ************ or
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📌 Therapeutic Specialist - Children & Youth Services (Darwin)
🏢 Carpentaria
📍 Darwin