Complex Trauma Practitioner

Tradewind; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 105.000 - 110.000; A tiempo parcial

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Salary packaging

Flexible work locations

4 days per week (0.8 EFT)

1 day WFH per week

Descripción de la vacante

Tradewind Australia is seeking an experienced Complex Trauma Practitioner to join an established community services team in Melbourne. The role focuses on survivors of complex trauma, including institutional abuse and National Redress Scheme processes.

You will provide trauma-informed support, assist with NRS applications and offer counselling where needed, helping clients access suitable therapeutic care. The position is 0.8 EFT (4 days per week), a fixed-term contract until June 2027 with

Formación

• Relevant qualifications (Bachelor's) in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Experience working with complex trauma and providing trauma-informed support.
• Strong counselling, assessment and therapeutic skills.
• Experience supporting survivors of abuse, neglect, exploitation or institutional harm.
• Understanding of the National Redress Scheme and/or Royal Commission processes will be highly regarded.
• Ability to build safe, trusting relationships with people who may have experienced significant trauma.
• A compassionate, person-centred approach with a strong commitment to client safety and choice.

Responsabilidades

• Provide trauma-informed support to survivors of complex trauma, abuse and exploitation.
• Assist survivors to navigate the National Redress Scheme applications and provide counselling where appropriate.
• Support access to appropriate therapeutic care and services.

Educación

Bachelor degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Complex Trauma Practitioner

New Opportunity/0.8 EFT/Fixed Term to June 2027

An opportunity to make a real difference supporting survivors of complex trauma, abuse and exploitation.

We are currently seeking an experienced Complex Trauma Practitioner to join an established community services team, supporting survivors to navigate complex and often challenging experiences.

This is a unique role with a focus on supporting people affected by institutional abuse, including survivors seeking support through the National Redress Scheme (NRS) and people impacted by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

You’ll play an important role in providing safe, trauma-informed support, including helping survivors complete their National Redress Scheme applications, providing counselling where this is an outcome of their application, and supporting individuals to access appropriate therapeutic care.

About the role:

• 0.8 EFT (4 days per week)
• Fixed-term contract until June 2027, with potential for additional funding
• SCHADS Level 5 - $105,000-$110,000 + super
• Salary packaging available
• Based primarily at the office closest to your home (multiple sites around Melbourne)
• Carlton office attendance required one day per week
• 1 day working from home per week
• Flexible office locations to support a better work-life balance

About you:

• Relevant qualifications (Bachelors) in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or a related discipline
• Experience working with complex trauma and providing trauma-informed support
• Strong counselling, assessment and therapeutic skills
• Experience supporting survivors of abuse, neglect, exploitation or institutional harm
• Understanding of the National Redress Scheme and/or Royal Commission processes will be highly regarded
• Ability to build safe, trusting relationships with people who may have experienced significant trauma
• A compassionate, person-centred approach with a strong commitment to client safety and choice

Why consider this opportunity?

This is a chance to work in a specialised position where you can provide meaningful support to people navigating the impacts of trauma, while being part of a supportive team with flexible working arrangements.

Interested?

I’d love to hear from you!

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and being an equal opportunities employer

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending the organisation's requirements.