Therapeutic Specialist. Permanent Full Time - Newcastle

Ceduna; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDO

Salary packaging

Private health insurance

Fitness passport

Career development

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Newcastle is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist to join a statewide clinical team supporting children and young people in care. The role is permanent full time with hybrid working arrangements and a local Newcastle office presence.

You will contribute to trauma-informed planning, behaviour support, and placement matching, working with carers, families, and professionals to tailor interventions for each child’s needs.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, occupational therapy or mental health nursing.
• Current registration or eligibility to register with relevant professional body.
• Experience using evidence-based assessment tools with trauma‑informed youth.
• Ability to develop and promote positive person-centered behaviour supports.
• Full valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to therapeutic formulations.
• Develop and review behaviour support plans.
• Support placement matching and transitions for children and carers.
• Participate in care team meetings and case reviews.
• Provide written reports and clinical recommendations.
• Offer consultation, coaching and guidance to carers and staff.

Skills

Trauma-informed assessment

Evidence-based assessment tools

Behaviour support

Person-centred approach

Driver's Licence

Education

Psychology

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Mental Health Nursing

Registration eligible

Job description

Therapeutic Specialist. Permanent Full Time - Newcastle

• Monthly RDO with a competitive salary and salary packaging
• Discounted private health insurance and access to fitness passport
• Career development and progression opportunities

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join a Statewide Clinical Team Supporting Children and Young People in Care

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Newcastle with flexible hybrid working arrangements

We’re seeking a qualified and experienced clinician—such as a social worker, psychologist, counsellor, or mental health nurse to join our statewide practice team. Other qualifications and experience will also be considered.

This role offers a high level of flexibility, with a proportion of work conducted from home and our local Newcastle office, balanced by regular in-person engagement with the children, young people and carers you support.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to trauma-informed care planning, behaviour support, and placement matching to promote safety, stability, and healing. You’ll engage with carers, families, and professionals to assess needs and guide therapeutic interventions tailored to each child’s circumstances.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting psychosocial assessments and contributing to therapeutic formulations
• Developing and reviewing behaviour support plans
• Supporting placement matching and transitions
• Participating in care team meetings and case reviews
• Providing written reports and clinical recommendations
• Offering consultation, coaching and guidance to carers and staff

You’ll benefit from regular individual and group supervision, reflective practice, and a supportive team culture that values shared learning and evidence-informed approaches. Our statewide model offers connection with a network of clinicians and opportunities to contribute to service development.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursingor other related discipline.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the professional body relevant to your qualification.
• Experience using evidence-based assessment tools with young people with trauma informed behaviour.
• Ability to develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.

Advertised: 15 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time