Job Description

Introduction

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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 cutting-edge 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 Liaison 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 base salary 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 opportunity please review the position description and role profile here:

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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, Workforce Operations Officer on or

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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 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

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This position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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