Occupational Therapist

Multiple positions available with a caseload to suit your lifestyle and clinical skills. Carpentaria supports children, adolescents and adults in urban and remote areas across the NT.

About us

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation with a proud 50-year history of providing disability, therapy and community 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.

Our Therapy team

Carpentaria’s multi-disciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Physiotherapists are based in Darwin (main office) and Alice Springs (sister office). Our Remote Therapy Services team regularly travel to rural and remote communities including Maningrida, Milingimbi, Katherine, Barunga, Beswick, Kintore, Papunya, and APY Lands.

You’ll feel truly supported within the team, which includes an urban and remote Team Leader, multiple senior clinicians, a dedicated administration team, Operations Manager, and Director of Allied Health Services.

About you

• Based in (or willing to relocate to) Darwin or Alice Springs
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Commitment to working with culturally and linguistically diverse people
• Knowledge of the NDIS (preferred)
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (preferred)
• Willing to commit to regular overnight trips (travel expenses paid) via 4WD or light aircraft (optional)

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 $81,429 – $118,425 (dependant on qualifications and experience) + 12% super
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary) 
• Additional remote area salary packaging available in Alice Springs (up to 50% of rent and utilities)
• 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 available for interstate candidates
• Unique opportunity to be part of our remote clinical team and deliver services across remote NT communities
• Paid travel and accommodation while in community
• Support for flexible work arrangements
• Access to internal professional 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: carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Allied-Health-Clinician-Recruitment-Pack-June-2026.pdf

To express your interest, 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:

• 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. Please note: we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.