Assistant Director, Therapeutic Support — Trauma-Informed Leader

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government Education is seeking an Assistant Director, Therapeutic Support to lead a small multidisciplinary team delivering therapeutic services to students with complex needs. You will oversee case management, drive trauma‑informed practices, and coordinate with schools, families and external providers to enhance wellbeing and educational outcomes.

The role requires expertise in therapeutic disciplines, registration where applicable, and flexibility to work across multiple school sites.

Qualifications

• Experience providing therapeutic support to children and young people with complex needs in educational settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma‑informed practice and its application in schools.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating inter‑agency responses.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and governance for therapeutic support services.
• Coordinate case management and planning across multiple sites.
• Deliver targeted one‑to‑one and group interventions for students with complex needs.
• Collaborate with educators, families and external services to align supports.

Skills

Therapeutic support experience

Trauma‑informed practice

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Therapeutic discipline degree (Social Work, Psychology, OT, or SLP)

Job description

ACT Government Education is seeking an Assistant Director, Therapeutic Support to lead a small multidisciplinary team delivering therapeutic services to students with complex needs. You will oversee case management, drive trauma‑informed practices, and coordinate with schools, families and external providers to enhance wellbeing and educational outcomes.

The role requires expertise in therapeutic disciplines, registration where applicable, and flexibility to work across multiple school sites.