Clinical Educator - Children & Youth Services

About Carpentaria

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability, Therapy and Community 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
• Children and Youth Services

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.

Purpose

The Clinical Educator is responsible for leading and coordinating workforce capability, therapeutic practice development and clinical education initiatives across Children and Youth Services, including Intensive Therapeutic Residential Care (ITRC) and Out of Home Care (OoHC) programs. The role supports the delivery of safe, consistent and therapeutically informed services through structured education systems, onboarding, competency development, reflective practice and operational coaching. This position plays a key role in embedding therapeutic models of care, strengthening workforce capability and improving practice consistency across residential environments.

The ideal candidate

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Allied Health, Human Services, Education or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience working within therapeutic care, child and youth services, disability, mental health or complex behavioural support environments
• Demonstrated experience coordinating workforce capability, clinical education, therapeutic practice development or operational coaching initiatives
• Strong understanding of trauma-responsive practice; Therapeutic residential care; Behaviour support approaches; Safeguarding obligations; Child protection environments; and Therapeutic crisis response

Remuneration And Benefits

A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including:

• Competitive base salary package
• 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/PD-Clinical-Educator-Children-Youth-Services-June-2026.pdf

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 Latia Grbac, Operations Workforce Coordinator on 0439 230 870 or ***email_hidden***.

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