Therapeutic Specialist

Elmo; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary package

Salary packaging

Leave entitlement (5 weeks) with 17.5%

Employee discounts and wellness

EAP counselling

On-site cafe and free parking

Work satisfaction

Job summary

Carpentaria is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist to deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy to children and young people within residential services. You will lead clinical interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team and ensure adherence to therapeutic principles across programs.

The role requires tertiary allied health qualifications with registration (AHPRA) or adherence to relevant standards, plus experience in trauma and attachment-focused care. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in therapeutic practice with children/young people, incl. OOHC/trauma.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment theory.
• Experience in assessment, therapeutic planning and behaviour support.
• Current professional registration or adherence to governing body's standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic care to children and young people.
• Lead clinical interventions within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure therapeutic principles are applied across residential services.

Skills

Therapeutic practice with children

Trauma-informed care

Attachment theory

Behaviour support

Education

Tertiary qualification in allied health

AHPRA membership

AASW standards adherence

Job description

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through:

• Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology)
• Independent Living programs
• Pathways Program
• Employment and Training
• Specialist Disability Accommodation

We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life and are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.

Purpose

The Therapeutic Specialist will be responsible for delivering high-quality evidence based, trauma informed, culturally responsive therapeutic care to children and young people along with leading clinical interventions within a multidisciplinary team ensuring therapeutic principles are consistently applied across residential services.

The ideal candidate

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant allied health discipline and current membership with AHPRA, or membership of and adherence to the AASW standards for Social Workers or relevant governing body.
• Demonstrated experience in therapeutic practice with children and young people, particularly in OOHC, trauma, or child protection settings.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and therapeutic models (including CARE or similar frameworks).
• Experience in assessment, therapeutic planning, and behaviour support.

Remuneration and benefits

A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including:

• Competitive basesalary package
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary) for part-time employees
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On site cafe and free parking
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is based on values, skills and qualifications. Please review the position description here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PD-Therapeutic-Specialist-April-2026-1.pdf

For more information on this exciting opportunity please review the role profile here:https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Role-Profile-Therapeutic-Specialist.pdf

For more information on this exciting opportunity please review the position description herehttps:

Contacts and further information

For more information and the position description, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Kirrily Freson, Director People & Learning on 0438 718 423 or [e-mail]