Job Description
Posted: 19/08/2026
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Closing Date: 19/09/2026
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Job Type: Full-time (ongoing)
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Location: Alice Springs
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Job Category: Out of Home Care
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About Carpentaria
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Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability, Therapy and Community 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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Children and Youth Services
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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 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.
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The ideal candidate
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Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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Strong cultural knowledge, relationships, and understanding of Northern Territory cultural and community protocols.
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Experience working in community services, disability,



youth, OoHC, or similar human services.
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Experience developing and implementing Cultural Support Plans or similar cultural documentation.
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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)
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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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Recruitment process
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Our recruitment process is based on values, skills and qualifications. For more information on this exciting chance please review the position description and role profile here:
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For more information and the position description, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Latia Grbac, Workforce Operations Officer on ************
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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 ****.
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only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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