New Graduate Occupational Therapist (starting 2027)

About us

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability, therapy, and community services for children, adolescents and adults in the Northern Territory. We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life, and we are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.

About the role

We are looking for a New Graduate Occupational Therapist (starting early 2027, based in Darwin) to deliver occupational therapy services utilising a person-centred approach that promotes choice and control to participants in relation to their NDIS goals.

During our 12-month New Graduate Program, you will consolidate your skills, grow your caseload and flourish in your first professional role.

You might be the right fit if you:

• Are passionate about supporting people with disability
• Have an interest in learning skills across a broad caseload and lifespan
• Are interested in assistive technology prescription and environmental modification
• Enjoy working in a culturally diverse environment, collaborating, and learning from your peers
• Want to deliver therapy sessions in-clinic, at homes, schools, and in the community
• Value a multi-disciplinary team with multiple senior therapists (across Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Physiotherapy)
• Are values-driven, self-motivated and organised
• Love warm weather and trying new things!

Why work 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 alongside a supportive, multi-disciplinary team who will encourage and inspire you. 

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in the disability field, with opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, and professional development.

We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary $73,444 – 81,429 + 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
• A library of therapy assessments and resources, to support people across the lifespan
• Access to internal professional development mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups, Quality Improvement projects, monthly training, and regular clinical supervision) 
• Support for flexible work arrangements
• Continued support after your first 12 months – transition into our Emerging Clinician Program (with opportunities for regional and remote travel)
• 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)
• Free on-site carparking
• On-site café
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

How to apply

Our New Graduate Info Pack is available here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Carpentaria-New-Graduate-recruitment-pack-June-2026-2027-roles.pdf

To apply, 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. Please note that this position is open to candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment. 

We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity and fairness and is safe, inclusive, and collaborative. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all abilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For further information, a full position description, or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

• Jocelyn MacRae, Allied Health Operations Manager & Senior Physiotherapist via email jocelyn.macrae@carpentaria.org.au or phone 0428 674 833.
• Jaimee Dutton, Director Allied Health Services via email jaimee.dutton@carpentaria.org.au or phone 0484 868 516.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

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.