Job Description
About Us
Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability, therapy, and community services for children, adolescents and adults in the Northern Territory.
We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life, and we are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.
About The Role
We are looking for a New Graduate Occupational Therapist (starting early ****, based in Darwin) to deliver occupational therapy services utilising a person-centred approach that promotes choice and control to participants in relation to their NDIS goals.
During our 12-month New Graduate Program, you will consolidate your skills, grow your caseload and flourish in your first professional role.
You Might Be The Right Fit If You
Are passionate about supporting people with disability
Have an interest in learning skills across a broad caseload and lifespan
Are interested in assistive technology prescription and environmental modification
Enjoy working in a culturally diverse environment, collaborating, and learning from your peers
Want to deliver therapy sessions in-clinic, at homes, schools, and in the community
Value a multi-disciplinary team with multiple senior therapists (across Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Physiotherapy)
Are values-driven, self-motivated and organised
Love warm weather and trying new things!
Why work with us?
We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance,



a sense of humour and having fun.
In this role you will work alongside a supportive, multi-disciplinary team who will encourage and inspire you.
This position offers a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in the disability field, with opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, and professional development.
We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
Competitive salary $73,********,429 + 12% super
Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
$1,500 professional development allowance per year
Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates
A library of therapy assessments and resources, to support people across the lifespan
Access to internal professional development mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups, Quality Improvement projects, monthly training, and regular clinical supervision)
Support for adaptable work arrangements
Continued support after your first 12 months – transition into our Emerging Clinician Program (with opportunities for regional and remote travel)
Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free on-site carparking
On-site café
Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

📌 New Graduate Occupational Therapist (Starting 2027) (Darwin)
🏢 Carpentaria
📍 Darwin