Take Your Skills To The Top End

We’re seeking a Speech Pathologist to deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants across the Top End. You’ll be based in tropical Darwin, with the opportunity for regular travel to Maningrida.

In this role you’ll work across the lifespan, supporting children, adolescents and adults to reach their goals at home, school, in clinic, and across community settings. You’ll be part of a passionate multi-disciplinary Therapy Services team, backed by Carpentaria’s 50+ year history of providing not-for-profit disability, therapy and community services for Territorians.

The Benefits Of Working With Us

We provide a positive work environment that encourages work/life balance, a sense of humour and having fun. In this role you will work with a passionate team who will encourage and inspire you to develop and progress your skills and career, whilst supporting Territorians with disabilities to live their best life.

We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

- Competitive salary of $95,697 - $131,735, dependent on qualifications and experience
- 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
- Opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, leadership and professional development
- Relocation assistance to Darwin available for interstate candidates
- Unique opportunity to be part of our remote clinical team and deliver services across remote NT communities
- Paid travel and accommodation while in community
- Support for adaptable work arrangements




- Access to internal professional development, mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups, and Carpentaria’s Paediatric Equipment Program)
- Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
- Access to employee discounts, wellness benefits and free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- On-site café and free car parking at Harry’s Place – our Darwin office hub location
- Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

The clinician we’re searching for

- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech Pathologist
- Based in (or willing to relocate to) Darwin, Northern Territory
- Willing to work in Maningrida (regular overnight travel via light aircraft)
- Commitment to innovative, person-centred services that promote choice and control
- Knowledge of the NDIS (preferred)
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (preferred)

How To Apply The role profile can be viewed here: bit.ly/carpentaria-clinician-pack To express your interest, please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you think you will be a great fit for our team. For further information, a full position description, or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jaimee Dutton, Director Allied Health Services via email or phone 0484 868 516

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received. Please note, we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

📌 Speech Pathologist (urban and remote community caseload) - Darwin
🏢 Carpentaria
📍 Darwin