• Make a difference in the lives of children
• ​​​​Melbourne Eastern Suburbs
• Permanent full-time role with competitive salary packaging and benefits

Australian Childhood Foundation is currently has an exciting vacancy for a full-time Social Worker/Psychologist to provide counselling that aims to address the impacts of family violence for children, young people, and their parents/carers. You will have a clinical leadership focus with regard to the implementation of appropriate therapeutic support for children and young people within their particular care setting, and will work closely with professionals, parents/carers and families to develop trauma-informed therapeutic approaches to support children and young people recovering from family violence.

About Australian Childhood Foundation

The Australian Childhood Foundation has a strong reputation for delivery of therapeutic services, professional training and secondary consultation built upon up-to-date evidence based theoretical frameworks including the neurobiology of trauma, attachment and relational theories and child development. This theoretical framework provides the foundation upon which all elements of care and intervention are provided by the Foundations Therapeutic Services. The Pathways to Resilience Program focuses on addressing the impacts of family violence to ensure that children, young people and families are safe, heal from their experiences of violence and develop resilience into the future. This program is delivered in partnership between ACF, Uniting, EACH, FAN and Refuge Victoria in Outer Eastern Melbourne.

About you - Key Selection Criteria

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direct service in the clinical assessment and therapeutic support of children, young people and families.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using MARAM and Information Sharing Schemes.
• Highly developed ability to provide secondary consultation and advice to other professionals.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage in an area of challenging and complex practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and gender theories.
• Substantial experience in the area of child abuse, family violence and/or in working with traumatised children and young people.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with volunteers, including carers, other agencies and the community.
• Experience working with adolescents is preferred.
• A current Victoria driver's license and Working with Children Check or equivalent.

Remuneration & Benefits

This position attracts a competitive base salary, plus super and salary packaging.

The salary is determined on the basis of the employee's experience and qualifications. In joining a strong, values-based organisation, you will also have access to:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary that reflects your experience and qualifications.
• Salary Packaging: Personalise how you receive your rewards to suit your financial goals.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access a wide range of support services to enhance your well-being.
• Guided Individual and Group Supervision: Benefit from regular sessions providing clinical guidance and support.
• Collaborative Connections: Join forces with our Australian-wide ACF Therapeutic Services Teams, a network of professionals committed to making a difference.

To apply

To apply for this position please click "Apply Now" and attach a copy of your current resume along with a cover letter addressing each of the "About You" Key Selection criteria (listed above).

Or for more information about the role or request a copy of the position description, please email HR at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Child Counsellor - Pathways to Resilience Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

ACF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.