About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

Why Join Act for Kids?

The Act for Kids team is a community of shared values. We are a team that is Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.

• Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.
• Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
• Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Above-award leave provisions including additional parental, study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.
• Professional Development via our annual development fund as well as ongoing structured support.
• Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.
• Salary packaging increasing your take home pay with up to $15,900 per year tax free + an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment.

About the Position

We are looking to welcome a Child & Family Therapist to provide holistic trauma-informed support to children in the child protection system. The Individual Support Services (ISS) team works in close collaboration to deliver bespoke support packages informed by each child’s needs and focuses on increasing the capacity of their support network to meet these.

• Full time permanent position.
• Level 6 under the SCHCADS award. Salary range is $106,390 – $111,093 plus super.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide an outstanding therapeutic service to children and young people.
• Enhance psychosocial and developmental outcomes for children and young people impacted by trauma.
• Encourage and strengthen supportive relationships with adult caregivers.
• Work with ISS team members, other professionals and agencies to enhance client outcomes.

You can read our full position description here under the relevant vacancy.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Psychology, Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy) and applicable registration.
• At least five (5) years’ experience working therapeutically with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or have experienced abuse and neglect, or more than five years’ experience working in similar roles.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy to children, young people and their families.
• Knowledge of family therapy frameworks and ability to apply knowledge to practice during engagement and intervention with clients individually and as a family unit (desirable).

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).

About Applying

• Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. Please click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
• We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process. If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application. Your information will remain confidential.

For more information or questions about the role, please contact Sarah Watson on 0473 612 315 or [email protected].

Closing Date: 18 March 2025