Director of Operations

9 hours ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia e9ebdb55-ceb1-4216-8c6e-11e287a1d003 Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

About Carpentaria
Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation with a proud 50 year history in the Northern Territory. We provide Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through Allied Health, Independent Living and skill development programs. 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.

About The Opportunity
The Director of Operations (Deputy Chief Operations Officer) provides strategic and operational leadership across Carpentaria's core service delivery programs including Supported Accommodation Services, Out of Home Care (OoHC), Ready for Home (RFH) and the Pathways Program. This role ensures high quality, safe, person-centred service delivery aligned with Carpentaria's governance, values and compliance frameworks along with building strong, capable leadership teams that deliver sustainable growth and exceptional participant outcomes.

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
  • Company vehicle
  • Relocation assistance for interstate applicants
  • 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

How To Apply
Our recruitment process is based on values, skills and qualifications.

For more information on this exciting opportunity please review the Role Profile here:

To express your interest in this unique 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 Kirrily Freson, Director People & Learning on

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