Therapeutic Specialist

Australian Childhood Foundation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

National network

Trauma-informed culture

Supervision

Company vehicle

Job summary

Australian Childhood Foundation in Norwest, NSW is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist for a part-time, four-day-week role. You will deliver specialist therapeutic interventions with children and young people and provide support to foster carers and their networks.

The position partners with families and professionals to implement trauma-informed care. Join a not-for-profit organisation committed to protecting children.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or related discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Experience in clinical assessment and treatment of children, young people and families.
• Ability to provide secondary consultation to clinicians and other professionals.
• Knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Experience in child abuse and/or working with traumatised children.
• Current NSW driver’s licence or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist therapeutic intervention with children and young people.
• Offer therapeutic support to foster carers, kinship carers and other care team members.
• Collaborate with networks of professionals to deliver the program.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Secondary consultation

Collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Australian Childhood Foundation – Norwest NSW

18h ago , from Australian Childhood Foundation

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
• Part time (4 days a week) ongoing opportunity with a NFP organisation based in Norwest
• $115k - $120k + Super + Salary Packaging up to $15,900k

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
• Part time (4 days a week) ongoing opportunity with a NFP organisation based in Norwest
• $115k - $120k + Super + Salary Packaging up to $15,900k

About the opportunity

The key role of the Therapeutic Specialist is to act as a specialist therapeutic consultant and practitioner, working in partnership with children, carers and networks of professionals to deliver the program. The Therapeutic Specialist is primarily responsible for the provision of specialist therapeutic intervention with children/young people and therapeutic support to foster carers, kinship carers and other members of a child’s care team.

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 ability to provide leadership and direct service in the clinical assessment and treatment of children, young people and families.
• Highly developed ability to provide secondary consultation and advice to clinicians and other professionals.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage in an area of challenging and complex practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Substantial experience in the area of child abuse and/or in working with traumatised children.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with individuals who make up the network of support around children and young people, including carers, child protection, other agencies and the community.
• A sophisticated understanding of the complexity of the service system and the issues involved in providing services to statutory clients.
• A current NSW driver’s licence or equivalent.

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.
• Company-Provided Vehicle: Navigate your responsibilities with a company vehicle as part of your salary packaging

Applications close on19November2026,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.