At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide therapeutic support to children and families, making a real difference in their lives.
- Company: Join the Australian Childhood Foundation, a leading not-for-profit dedicated to child welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, salary packaging, wellbeing support, and a company vehicle.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for professional growth and community connection.
- Why this job: Be part of a values-driven culture focused on trauma-informed care and meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work and experience with traumatised children.
The predicted salary is between 115000 - 120000 $ per year.
- Australian Childhood Foundation Northern Territory – Norwest NSW
- Permanent
- 2d ago , from Australian Childhood Foundation Northern Territory
- 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.
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Therapeutic Specialist in Sydney employer: Australian Childhood Foundation Northern Territory
The Australian Childhood Foundation is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and values-driven work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of children and families. With competitive salary packaging options, access to professional development through guided supervision, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to make a real impact in their communities. Located in Norwest, NSW, this not-for-profit organisation provides a unique opportunity to work collaboratively within a passionate network dedicated to trauma-informed care and innovative support for vulnerable children.
Contact Details:
Australian Childhood Foundation Northern Territory Recruitment Team
