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your opportunity

We’re looking for an Expressive Therapist who’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people (0–18 years) impacted by domestic and family violence. Based in Deception Bay, you’ll deliver therapeutic support to those experiencing developmental trauma, using expressive therapies to help them feel seen, heard, and safe.

You’ll predominately work with children aged 0–8 referred from yourtown and community programs, offering Filial and Family Therapy through creative and trauma-informed approaches. You will also provide support to yourtown’s Glugor Young Parent Program through workshops, and focused interventions with young parents and their children. This role blends counselling, expressive modalities, and relationship-based work within a strengths-focused framework.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide trauma-informed assessments and interventions for children and young people using creative and expressive modalities tailored to individual needs.
• Develop and run both individual and group-based programs that support emotional healing and development, aligned with best practice and child-centred approaches.
• Use expressive therapies to build connection between parents and children and help families understand the therapeutic process and its benefits.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure coordinated, holistic support for children and families.
• Monitor therapeutic outcomes, contribute to program evaluation, and prepare clear, timely reports for internal stakeholders.
• Establish strong, respectful connections with families, referrers, and community partners to support engagement and continuity of care.

what we are looking for

• You hold tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioural Science or a related field, with at least 3 years’ experience in expressive therapies. You’re also eligible for membership with a recognised professional body (e.g. ANZACATA).
• You bring strong knowledge of child-centred practice, trauma-informed care, and expressive therapy approaches. You understand the impact of domestic and family violence on children and can deliver culturally and developmentally appropriate therapeutic responses.
• You have experience developing, facilitating, and evaluating both individual and group-based therapeutic programs for children. You’re confident in using evidence-based approaches and contributing to program outcomes.
• You work well within multidisciplinary teams and have experience in co-case management. You build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, families, and external stakeholders.
• You’re a clear communicator with strong organisational skills. You can prepare therapeutic reports, contribute to evaluations, and communicate effectively with children, parents, and professionals.
• You’re confident in establishing new programs and working within defined guidelines. You bring initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
• ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

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For a full Position Description please view the attachment below or view our website

Contact: Kerry Smith | Talent Acquisition Specialist | [email protected] using the subject line: Expressive Therapist - Deception Bay enquiry via EthicalJobs.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

The yourtown Workplace Immunisation Policy requires team members in this position to be immunised against the following vaccine-preventable diseases: Hepatitis A, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza. yourtown will provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccination and evidence requirements during the recruitment process. yourtown will reimburse costs associated with meeting mandatory immunisation and vaccination requirements, including GP consultation fees, serology testing and vaccination prescription and administering fees.

At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.