Senior Therapeutic Practitioner - Aboriginal Children's Healing Team

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op; Morwell; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Practitioner to join their Aboriginal Children's Healing Team. This role involves providing vital therapeutic support to young people and families, emphasizing culturally informed practices and collaborative work. You'll engage in assessments, develop healing plans, and co-facilitate programs that empower both clients and staff. This organization is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment, offering professional development opportunities, and ensuring a strong connection to Aboriginal culture. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community, this position is a remarkable opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Regular internal supervision

Professional development opportunities

Attractive salary packaging

17.5% loading on annual leave

Access to agency vehicles

Employee support programs

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport access

Qualifications

• Significant experience in therapeutic support for children and families.
• Understanding of trauma impact on Aboriginal children.
• Ability to provide goal-focused interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support and advice for young people and families.
• Co-facilitate group programs and training sessions.
• Work closely with senior staff to develop healing plans.

Skills

Therapeutic assessments

Culturally led therapeutic guidance

Social-emotional well-being assessment

Effective communication

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work

Tertiary qualification in Psychology

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Tertiary qualification in Family Therapy

Job description

Senior Therapeutic Practitioner - Aboriginal Children's Healing Team

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• Salary: $115,065 - $119,871 based on experience plus super

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

The Aboriginal Children’s Healing Team (ACHT) provides therapeutic support and advice for young people and families supported by VACCA. You will be providing healing services through secondary consultations, multidisciplinary reviews, therapeutic assessments, healing plans, and therapy where appropriate. You will also co-facilitate group programs, and training and education sessions for VACCA staff. You will work closely with senior staff to provide these services, which involve working directly with families, carers, and young people, while developing your skills in a warm and friendly team.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, including Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Family Therapy, and significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, VACCA’s values and purpose, with the capacity to champion these internally and externally.
• Culturally strong understanding of child development, trauma impact, and the ability to respond therapeutically to Aboriginal children’s pain-based behaviours.
• Experience in social-emotional well-being assessment and goal-focused therapeutic work with children aged 0-18.
• Demonstrated skills in therapeutic assessments and identifying therapeutic needs for children, providing goal-focused intervention to children, young people, and families.
• Highly developed skills in secondary consultation, providing culturally led therapeutic guidance to professionals and care teams.
• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively to achieve mutually agreed client and community outcomes.
• Effective communication skills for high-level advocacy and messaging on behalf of clients and the organisation.
• Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check (or willingness to obtain), and a Victorian Driver Licence.

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment with comprehensive induction.
• Regular internal supervision.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• 17.5% loading on annual leave.
• Access to agency vehicles for work-related travel.
• Employee support and wellbeing programs.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment.
• Opportunity to connect with Aboriginal Community and culture.
• Fitness Passport - access to facilities for you and your family.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.

We encourage viewing the Position Description prior to applying, available on our careers site.

Application closes by 30th May 2025

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities. We ensure every individual is treated with dignity, respecting all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to employment and periodically thereafter.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a smoke-free workplace policy.

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