About Carpentaria

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through:

• Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology)
• Independent Living programs
• Pathways Program
• Employment and Training
• Specialist Disability Accommodation

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.

Your new role

The Youth Program Manager (Out of Home Care) provides strategic and operational leadership of the Out of Home Care (OOHC) program, ensuring the safe, effective, and culturally responsive delivery of residential and community-based services for young people aged 14–18 years under the Northern Territory Department of Children and Families (DCF) program.

You will support children and young people with their daily living in a 24/7 home environment contributing to developing and implementing strategies to support positive behaviours and to acquire independent living skills to reach their full potential in their home and community.

The ideal candidate

• Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, youth work, community services, or equivalent (minimum Diploma, Bachelor preferred).
• Substantial experience (5+ years) in Out of Home Care, residential care, or related child protection/youth programs and demonstrated knowledge of NT child protection legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and OOHC standards.
• Advanced understanding of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed practice, and therapeutic care models.

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
• 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 position description here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Youth-Program-Manager-OoHC-September-2025.pdf

To express your interest in this exciting 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 a friendly member of the HR team on 08 8920 9400 or [email protected].

Further information about Carpentaria is available at carpentaria.org.au.