- Earn $117,625 – $152,357 + salary packaging and generous benefits

- 5 weeks annual leave + $1,500 annual professional development allowance

- Unique opportunity to deliver meaningful therapy services across Central Australia and remote communities

Take your skills where they’re needed most:

Ready for a rewarding career with a difference? Carpentaria is seeking an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist to join its multidisciplinary Therapy Services team, based in Alice Springs.

You’ll deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants across the lifespan, supporting children, adolescents and adults to achieve their goals at home, school, in clinic and within community settings.

The role also offers the opportunity to travel regularly to remote communities, including Kintore and Papunya, providing meaningful clinical services and building strong relationships with communities across Central Australia.

With more than 50 years of experience delivering not-for-profit disability, therapy and community services, Carpentaria offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing your clinical career.

About you:

- We're looking for a passionate and experienced clinician who enjoys working collaboratively and is motivated to deliver innovative, person-centred services.

- You will bring:

- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Speech Pathologist.

- Current professional registration with Speech Pathology Australia.

- Based in, or willing to relocate to, Alice Springs.

- Willingness to undertake regular overnight travel to remote communities, including 4WD travel.

- A commitment to supporting choice, control and positive outcomes for clients.





- Knowledge of the NDIS (highly regarded).

- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (highly regarded).

Why join Carpentaria?

Carpentaria values its people and promotes a positive workplace culture where work-life balance, teamwork, professional growth and a good sense of humour are encouraged.

You'll be supported by a passionate team that values your contribution and encourages you to develop your skills and progress your career.

What's on offer?

- Competitive salary of $117,625 – $152,357, depending on qualifications and experience.

- Salary packaging (equivalent to up to $6,400 additional salary).

- Additional remote area salary packaging of up to 50% of rent and utilities.

- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading.

- $1,500 annual professional development allowance.

- Ongoing clinical supervision, support and mentoring.

- Relocation assistance for interstate candidates.

- Paid travel and accommodation when working in remote communities.

- Flexible work arrangements.

- Access to internal professional development, case meetings, specialist interest groups and clinical resources.

- Cultural awareness and 4WD training.

- Support to access PHN Professional Development grants.

- Employee discounts, wellness benefits and free confidential counselling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, build solid community connections and help Territorians living with disability live their best lives.

Apply today with your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion, contact Rell on 08 8982 1047.

📌 Senior Speech Pathologist - Carpentaria (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN
📍 Alice Springs