Educational Therapeutic Specialist

Australian Childhood Foundation; Sale; Presencial; AUD 55.000 - 69.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax‑adv

Wellbeing Support – Employee Assoc.

National Network – connect across Aus.

Values-Driven Culture – trauma‑influ,子

Real Impact – innovative programs for-

Guided Supervision – regular coaching

Descripción de la vacante

The Australian Childhood Foundation is offering a part-time role based in Sale/Bairnsdale with travel across Outer Gippsland. This fixed-term contract runs until 31 December 2027 and involves intensive case management and trauma-informed support for children, young people and families.

The Navigator Program collaborates with the Department of Education and Uniting Gippsland. Applicants should have a tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work, be eligible for professional association

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work required.
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma, attachment, developmental, disability and neurobiology frameworks.
• Ability to deliver therapeutic interventions to children, young people and families.

Educación

Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work

Descripción del empleo

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families
• Part-time opportunity (2 days per week) based in Sale and Bairnsdale, with travel across Outer Gippsland
• Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2027

About the opportunity

The Navigator Program, a Department of Education initiative, offers intensive case management and assertive outreach support to young people disengaged from education. The program is delivered in partnership with Uniting Gippsland, the Department of Education and the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) and employs a trauma-informed, culturally safe assertive case management model. This collaborative effort focuses on re-engaging students in education through comprehensive services, including case management, mental health support, trauma-informed education assessments, active hold services, and training for school staff.

Australian Childhood Foundation

The Australian Childhood Foundation is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people to recover from the impacts of abuse, neglect, and family violence. We provide specialist therapeutic services, advocacy, and education programs underpinned by the latest research in neuroscience, attachment, and trauma. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive.

About you - Key Selection Criteria:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment, developmental, disability and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Knowledge of and expertise in delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to children, young people and their families.
• Highly developed ability to provide secondary consultation other professionals.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and positively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to a learning culture and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and responsively in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively, maintaining effective relationships and partnerships, and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with individuals who make up the network of support around children and young people, including their families, carers, Department of Education, child protection, other agencies, and the community.
• Personal values consistent with the values of the organisation.
• A current driver's licence and working with children check.

What we offer

• Salary Packaging - Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 of tax-free benefits.
• Wellbeing Support - Access to confidential Employee Assistance program
• National Network - Connect with a passionate professional community across Australia.
• Values-Driven Culture: Be part of a trauma-informed, child-focused organisation that puts children's needs and voices at the centre of everything we do.
• Real Impact - Contribute to innovative programs that create meaningful change for children, young people and families.
• Guided Supervision - Regular individual and group supervision to support your growth.

To learn more about our work and the impact we're making for children and families, please visit: https://www.childhood.org.au/

Applications close on 25 November 2026, unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier.

Australian Childhood Foundation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment including National Police Check, Working with Children Checks and additional State based program checks.

Australian Childhood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Members of the LGBITQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.