Introduction
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 Cultural Officer is a key role within Carpentaria's Out of Home Care (OoHC) program, responsible for providing expert cultural guidance, advice, and support to ensure services are delivered in a culturally safe and responsive manner that is grounded in the rights, values, and lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and families.
The ideal candidate
Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Robust cultural knowledge, relationships, and understanding of Northern Territory cultural and community protocols.
Experience working in community services, disability, youth, OoHC, or similar human services.




Experience developing and implementing Cultural Support Plans or similar cultural documentation.
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)
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
Our recruitment process is based on values, skills and qualifications.
For more information on this exciting opportunity please review the position description and role profile here:

Contacts and further information
For more information and the position description, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Latia Grbac, Workforce Operations Officer on ************ or ******
Note: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act **** (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act **** (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act ****.
This position is therefore
only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

📌 Cultural Officer - Children & Youth Services (Alice Springs)
🏢 Carpentaria
📍 Alice Springs