Speech Pathologist (Urban and Remote Community caseload)
Carpentaria – Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
About Us Carpentaria is a not‑for‑profit organisation with a proud 50‑year history of providing disability and therapy services for children, adolescents and adults across the Northern Territory. We deliver innovative and flexible services and are committed to a person‑centred philosophy that empowers people to thrive and live a great life.
Your purpose To deliver Speech Pathology utilising a person‑centred approach that promotes choice and control to participants in relation to their NDIS goals.
Where you’ll work Choose to base yourself in the tropical Top End or the stunning desert ranges of Central Australia. Carpentaria has offices in Darwin and Alice Springs, and our Therapy Services team regularly travel to rural and remote communities including Maningrida, Milingimbi, Ramingining, Galiwin’ku, Katherine, Barunga, Beswick, Kintore, Papunya, Tennant Creek, and Hermannsburg.
A lifestyle that suits you Shape your career in a way that suits you. Find your perfect work/life balance with a mix of urban and remote work, and flexible work arrangements that allow you to enjoy the best of the Northern Territory’s relaxed, active, outdoor lifestyle.
New to Darwin? You’ll love the welcoming community, access to incredible National Parks, year‑round warm weather, limited traffic, incredible sunsets and storms, and fantastic camping, hiking and fishing. Thinking Alice Springs is more your style? You’ll love the balance of warm summer days and sub‑zero winter nights, a tight‑knit community, the West Macs on your doorstep, and a thriving creative scene.
The Benefits Of Working 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 a passionate 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.
We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Competitive salary of $79,057 – $143,611, dependant on qualifications and experience
- 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
- Opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, leadership and professional development
- Relocation assistance to Darwin or Alice Springs available for interstate candidates
- Paid travel and accommodation while in community
- Unique opportunity to be part of our remote clinical team and deliver services across remote NT communities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive induction program and cultural awareness training
- Access to the latest and high quality therapy assessment resources
- Internal career 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!
How To Apply The role profile can be viewed here:
To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a one‑page cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you think you will be a great fit for our team.
For further information, a full position description, or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kirrily Freson, Director People & Learning via email or phone.
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Multiple positions available. 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.
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