• Part-time 19 hours per week (0.5FTE) contract to 30th June 2025
• Training and development: access opportunities and skill development within the team.
• Competitive salary benefits
• We are actively interviewing for this role

Join the Australian Childhood Foundation in a meaningful career as a Therapeutic Specialist in the Therapeutic Residential Care program (TRC) that is being delivered in partnership with Junction Support Services.

We are passionate about creating a nurturing environment to support the recovery of children and young people who have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect in their lives.

Our commitment is to meticulously address the emotional, psychological, behavioural, and social impacts of trauma through purposeful, responsive, and compassionate therapeutic care.

About the Role:

As a Therapeutic Specialist, you step into a role that epitomises impact and empowerment within our program. Your presence as a consultant and practitioner within the TRC program is pivotal as a provider of specialised therapeutic support. This key leadership role will also allow you the opportunity to resource tailored therapeutic support for children and young people in partnership with their carers, families, and other services that are involved.

This position will have the opportunity to work across 1 TRC homes in Bairnsdale as part of a broader program covering Gippsland. The Therapeutic Specialist will be part of a community, co-located with Junction Support Services in the Bairnsdale area.

Key Selection Criteria:

What you bring to the table:

• Qualification - a postgraduate tertiary qualification or additional relevant training in child, adolescent, and family clinical practice.
• Supportive Leadership Skills - provide therapeutic leadership and guidance to a range of professionals and members of a child's network
• Effective Communicator - you are a clear, positive, supportive, and effective communicator
• Previous Experience - you have previously worked with children and young people, particularly, in child abuse or trauma-related work preferably in the out-of-home care sector. You will also have experience in program development, monitoring, and evaluating
• Extensive Knowledge - child advocacy, child welfare, child protection, and relevant legislation is something you're well versed in and passionate about
• A current Victoria driver's license, Working with Children Check, and prepared to undergo a national police check

Remuneration & Benefits:

We value your expertise and dedication. That's why we offer:

• Competitive compensation reflecting your experience and qualifications.
• Salary packaging options to suit your financial goals.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for comprehensive support.
• Guided individual and group supervision for ongoing professional development.
• Collaboration with our nationwide ACF Therapeutic Services Teams.
• Access to regular clinical supervision and a great team environment.

To Apply:

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey? Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

For more information or a detailed position description, feel free to reach out to our Human Resources team at [email protected], using the subject line: Therapeutic Specialist - Therapeutic Residential Care (TRC) - Bairnsdale enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Vacancy number: VN276 / VN307.

At the Foundation, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.