Therapeutic Specialist – Carpentaria

• Competitive base salary package – $110,781.00 – $114,199.00

• Salary packaging available & Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

Why Join Carpentaria?

At Carpentaria, we are committed to delivering person-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services that create real change in the lives of children, young people, and communities.

You will join a supportive and values-driven organisation that prioritises collaboration, professional growth, and evidence-based practice.

What’s the Role?

Carpentaria is seeking a passionate Therapeutic Specialist to join our Out of Home Care (OOHC) team. In this role, you will deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapeutic care to children and young people while supporting residential teams to embed evidence-based practice across services.

Working closely with Operations Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide therapeutic assessment, intervention, planning, and practice leadership across Intensive Therapeutic Residential Care (ITRC) placements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading implementation of the CARE framework across residential services

• Delivering therapeutic interventions and tailored Therapeutic Plans

• Conducting assessments, behaviour support, and safety planning

• Supporting placement stability and positive outcomes for children and young people

• Coaching and mentoring staff through reflective practice and therapeutic guidance

• Building capability in trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, and crisis response

• Preparing therapeutic reports, assessments, and documentation

• Collaborating with families, allied health professionals, and community stakeholders to deliver culturally safe, child-centred care

What you need to be successful

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline

• Current AHPRA registration, AASW membership, or membership with a relevant governing body

• Demonstrated experience working therapeutically with children and young people in OOHC, trauma, or child protection settings

• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and therapeutic frameworks such as CARE

• Experience in assessment, therapeutic planning, and behaviour support

• The ability to coach, mentor, and build capability within teams

• Strong understanding of legislative and policy frameworks relevant to OOHC in the Northern Territory

You will also hold or be willing to obtain:

• Ochre Card

• Criminal History Check

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

• NDIS Worker Orientation

• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

• NT Driver Licence

Desirable Experience

• Highly regarded experience includes:

• Implementing the CARE framework or similar therapeutic models

• Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities

• Facilitating reflective practice and workforce development

• Working within Intensive Therapeutic Residential Care (ITRC) environments

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Rell Werner on 08 8982 1047 or email recruitment@ntphn.org.au