Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability and therapy services for children, adolescents and adults in the Northern Territory. We are expanding our Alice Springs team and invite both early career and experienced Occupational Therapists to join our multi-disciplinary team.

Carpentaria has a 50 year history of delivering person-centred services to enhance participation and independence, empowering people with a disability to live a full life and achieve their goals.

About the role

You will support a diverse caseload of children, adolescents and adults. Full time and part time positions are available.

Responsibilities include:

Working in a culturally diverse environment, providing contemporary, evidence-based services, including assessment, individualised treatment planning and evaluation for people presenting with a wide range of conditions and syndromes.
Provide independent, specialist and clinical input into treatment planning, development and delivery of core business.
Working collaboratively with families/caregivers to assess, plan, implement and review targeted and meaningful developmental therapy.
Leading and contributing to the development of individual and group programs within Carpentaria Therapy Service areas.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within a disability sector context, with the ability to develop individualised strategies and clinical management plans that are responsive to the person’s needs and in line with their goals.

You have a positive attitude and are adaptive and flexible to the changing needs of clients, NDIS and the organisation. You have the ability to build on strengths, and where challenges arise, you approach them collaboratively, in partnership with families, carers, teachers and colleagues.

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
Experience working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
Well-developed interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
Experience in implementing evidence-based frameworks and delivering holistic supports.
An understanding of working within the NDIS environment.

You will also need to hold (or have the ability to obtain) a current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid certificate, evidence of Australian work rights, and an NT Drivers Licence.

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 with an awesome 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.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in the disability field, with opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, leadership and professional development.

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

Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary).
Additional remote area benefits (salary package up to 50% of your rent and utilities).
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading.
$1,500 professional development allowance per year.
Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates.
Latest technology including iPad, laptop, sit-stand dual screen workstation, and high quality therapy assessment resources.
Access to internal professional development mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups).
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).
Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity and fairness and is safe, inclusive, and collaborative. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all abilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

To apply, please submit your resume and a one page overview of your experience to or contact Kellie Opitz, Director of People and Learning on 8920 9494 for a confidential discussion.

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