- Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements, part-time opportunities and short commute times.

- Competitive benefits: Salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave and $1,500 annual professional development allowance.

- Relocation support: Assistance available for interstate candidates ready to make the move to the NT.

We’re seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Carpentaria’s passionate multidisciplinary Therapy Services team in Darwin.

In this role, 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 the community.

You’ll be joining a well-established not-for-profit organisation with more than 50 years of experience delivering disability, therapy and community services to Territorians. With a supportive team, opportunities to grow professionally and a genuine commitment to work-life balance, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying everything the Top End has to offer.

The clinician we’re looking for:

- Minimum 2 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist.

- Currently based in, or willing to relocate to, Darwin, Northern Territory.

- A commitment to innovative, person-centred services that promote choice and control.

- Knowledge of the NDIS (desirable).

- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or culturally and linguistically diverse communities (desirable).

Why join Carpentaria?





Carpentaria offers a positive and inclusive workplace where teamwork, a sense of humour and having fun are valued. You'll be supported by a passionate team that encourages professional growth, clinical development and career progression while helping Territorians with disabilities live their best lives.

Benefits include:

- Competitive salary of $95,697 – $131,735, depending on qualifications and experience.

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

- 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.

- $1,500 annual professional development allowance.

- Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates.

- Flexible working arrangements and part time opportunities.

- Ongoing clinical support, supervision, mentoring and professional development.

- Access to case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups and Carpentaria's Paediatric Equipment Program.

- Access to pool cars for community-based sessions.

- Dedicated administration and corporate services support.

- Opportunities to collaborate with Carpentaria's Aged Care and Out of Home Care teams.

- Support to access PHN Professional Development grants.

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

- On-site café and free parking at Harry's Place, Carpentaria's Darwin office hub.

Apply today with your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your skills and experience or for a confidential discussion, contact Rell on 08 8982 1047.

📌 Occupational Therapist - Carpentaria (Darwin)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN
📍 Darwin