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 Psychologist to provide an outstanding therapeutic service to children, young people and their families.

• Full time position until 21 July 2025.
• Level 6 under the SCHCADS award. Salary range is $106,390 to $111,093 plus super (pro-rata).

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a client case load as negotiated with the Clinical Service Manager. This will include an Early Intervention component and is comprised of supporting the triage, assessment and referral of individuals who are awaiting clinical allocation.
• Provide psychological assessments and interventions as part of an integrated team.
• Identify and work toward client goals and achieve successful case outcomes for clients.
• Attend stakeholder meetings for the benefit of clients and development of case plans.

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

About You

• Tertiary degree in Psychology and current registration.
• At least two years’ experience working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or experienced abuse and neglect, or at least two years’ experience working in similar roles.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy to children, young people and their families.
• Clinical and therapeutic understanding of the impacts of trauma on child and family functioning.

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).
• NDIS worker screening check.

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 Thomas Rhodes on 0427 747 134 or [email protected].

Closing Date: 30 April 2025