Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Specialist (Part-Time)

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Preston; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax savings up to $18,550

Wellbeing support

Sanctuary Model framework

First Nations career pathways

Aboriginal Staff Network

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services, a leading not-for-profit organisation, is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist to join our Preston team in an ongoing, part-time capacity (30.4 hours/week). You will support vulnerable children and families, deliver assessments and care plans, and provide clinical guidance to staff while building trauma-informed capability across teams.

The role focuses on trauma-informed practice, consultation, and direct therapeutic interventions when required, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work.
• Postgraduate training in child, adolescent and family practice is highly regarded.
• Experience with trauma, mental health and related behavioural challenges with vulnerable children and families.
• Experience conducting assessments and developing therapeutic reports and care plans.
• Ability to provide consultation, training and professional advice to staff and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, engagement and communication skills with trauma-affected youth.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Planning - Conduct therapeutic and risk assessments, develop and review therapeutic care plans, and monitor outcomes to support the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Therapeutic Leadership & Consultation - Provide specialist clinical guidance, consultation and support for complex cases to promote best-practice therapeutic outcomes.
• Capability Building - Deliver training, coaching and reflective practice sessions to strengthen trauma-informed care to staff & carers.
• Family & Community Engagement - Support children, young people and families to strengthen relationships, wellbeing, and connections to family, culture and community.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes and support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement - Contribute to clinical excellence through supervision, professional development, service improvement, and trauma-informed practice initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work

Postgraduate training in child, adolescent and family practice

Job description

MacKillop Family Services, a leading not-for-profit organisation, is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist to join our Preston team in an ongoing, part-time capacity (30.4 hours/week). You will support vulnerable children and families, deliver assessments and care plans, and provide clinical guidance to staff while building trauma-informed capability across teams.

The role focuses on trauma-informed practice, consultation, and direct therapeutic interventions when required, with opportunities to