Diverse and dynamic roles are available in Carpentaria’s Therapy Services team, based in Darwin or Alice Springs. Our multi-disciplinary Allied Health team includes Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and Allied Health Assistants.
The benefits of working with us
We value a supportive and collaborative work environment and encourage a positive work/life balance. Additional benefits of working as an Allied Health professional within our Therapy Services team include:
NT lifestyle benefits
Alice Springs
- Access to amazing National Parks
- Fantastic camping and hiking
- The uniqueness of a desert lifestyle
- Short commute times and limited traffic
- Incredible sunsets
- West MacDonnell National Park on your doorstep
- 221km of spectacular bushwalking on the Larapinta Trail
- Close-knit community
Check out what there is to see and do in Alice Springs
Darwin
- Access to amazing National Parks
- Fantastic camping, hiking and fishing
- Skip winter – warm weather year-round
- Short commute times and limited traffic
- Incredible sunsets and storms
- Great weekly markets and Southeast Asian food
- Litchfield and Kakadu on your doorstep
Financial benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous salary packaging
(equivalent of up to $6400 additional net salary) - Additional salary packaging of Remote Area Benefits for Alice Springs staff (up to 50% of your rent and utilities)
- 5 weeks annual leave
- 10 days personal leave
- Flexible work options
- Up to 3 study leave days per year
- Professional development allowance up to $1500
- Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs
Professional benefits
- Varied caseload in both urban and remote settings
- Regular clinical supervision and peer supervision sessions
- Availability of the latest technology including an iPad, desktop, laptop, stand up work station and high quality therapy and assessment resources
- Access to internal professional development, mentoring and resources including case meetings, team projects, remote work orientation package, specialist interest groups and collaboration with professionals from other programs
- Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
- Close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of Allied Health Practitioners
- Comprehensive induction program and shadowing of all disciplines
- Links to local professional networks
- Access to fleet vehicles to facilitate community based therapy sessions
- Delivery of sessions from purpose built therapy rooms
- Support for NT Government secondments
- Free on site parking and on site café (Darwin)
A full overview of the financial and professional benefits of working in Carpentaria’s Therapy Services team is available here.
Our Remote Therapy Services team
At Carpentaria, you will have the opportunity to join the Remote Therapy Services team, providing fly-in allied health services to remote communities across the Top End and Central Australia.
Watch a group of our clinicians on a visit to Maningrida, a community in the heart of Arnhem Land:
Current vacancies
Full and part time positions are available within our multi-disciplinary team, based in Darwin or Alice Springs. Diverse caseloads are available, with the opportunity to support children, adolescents and adults in an urban and remote environment.
Roles in Alice Springs
Senior Occupational Therapist
$130,000 – 160,000
(P3 total remuneration package)
Senior Speech Pathologist
$130,000 – 160,000
(P3 total remuneration package)
Senior Psychologist
$145,000 – 160,000
(P3 total remuneration package)
Roles in Darwin
Team Leader, Therapy Services
$129,842 – 148,652
(P3 total remuneration package)
Occupational Therapist
$107,371 – 137,099
(P2 – P3 total remuneration package)
Speech Pathologist
$107,371 – 137,099
(P2 – P3 total remuneration package)
Speech Pathologist, specialising in Dysphagia
$107,371 – 146,555
(P2 – P3 total remuneration package)
Psychologist
$107,371 – 152,152
(P2 – P3 total remuneration package)
Physiotherapist
$107,371 – 133,342
(P2 – P3 total remuneration package)
New Graduate roles 2025
$86,097 – 100,733
(P1 total remuneration package)
Speech Pathology New Grad Pack. Apply.
Occupational Therapy New Grad Pack. Apply.
Physiotherapy New Grad Pack. Apply.
Expression of interest
If your ideal vacancy isn’t listed here, reach out to talk us! We look forward to hearing from you.
Get in touch
To apply or enquire about our current vacancies and opportunities for relocation support, please contact:
Alice Springs: Craig Willingham, Director of Regional Services on 0447 799 316 or craig.willingham@carpentaria.org.au
Darwin: Camille Wakefield, Senior Manager Therapy Services on 8920 9400 or camille.wakefield@carpentaria.org.au
Thank you for your interest in joining our team.