Description This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role within Carpentaria’s governance and practice structure, bridging operational delivery with therapeutic oversight and expertise. Use your high level clinical skills to drive practice excellence and ensure that each young person with disability living in Out of Home Care (OoHC) receives high quality, safe and individualised support that promotes independence, stability and positive life outcomes. This is a newly created role to support children and young people with disability who are living in OoHC. It offers a qualified clinician with the unique opportunity to step into a rewarding leadership role with a respected for-purpose provider. The ideal candidate Qualified Allied Health professional (Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or equivalent). Experience in disability support, child protection, therapeutic residential care or trauma-informed practice. Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision and leadership. In-depth understanding of trauma, attachment and behaviour support principles. About Carpentaria Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation with a proud 50 year history in the Northern Territory. We provide Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through Allied Health, Independent Living and skill development programs. 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. Remuneration and benefits A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including: Competitive base salary 12% super Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary) 5 weeks annual leave 17.5% leave loading $1,500 professional development allowance per year Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates Comprehensive induction program 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) 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. For more information on this exciting opportunity please review the Role Profile here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Role-Profile-Therapeutic-Practice-Lead.pdf and the position description here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Position-Description-Therapeutic-Practice-Lead.pdf To express your interest in this unique role, please submit your resume and a one-page overview of your experience by clicking 'apply' below. Interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received. You are encouraged to submit your application early. Please note that we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role. Contacts and further information For more information about this exciting opportunity, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Kirrily Freson, Director People & Learning on 0438 718 423 or kirrily.freson@carpentaria.org.au . Further information about Carpentaria is available at carpentaria.org.au.
