Join the Team That’s Changing Lives!

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. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

Working With Us

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation.

We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing:

• Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.
• Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
• Supportive culture that encourages diversity, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

What We Offer

At Act for Kids, our people are the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to offer:

• Extra leave, including wellbeing days, parental, study, exam, and pet leave.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
• Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
• Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.

About the Position

We are looking to welcome a Program Coordinator to lead the new Sexual Abuse Counselling service in Cairns. This encompasses providing leadership, mentoring and supervision and to a team of four therapeutic practitioners. The role will build on Act for Kids’ government and community corporate stakeholder relationships to grow and sustain referral networks.

• Full time position.
• Government funded until 30 June 2028 with the possibility of extension.
• Level 7 under the SCHCADS Salary range is $119,094 - $124,074 + Super.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a clinical team to deliver high quality outcomes within a culture focused on impact, accountability and innovation and ensure team members fulfill the requirements of their roles.
• Provide supervision and leadership to the team, with a focus on practice excellence.
• Support team members to undertake external training in evidence-based models such as Trauma Focused CBT and the Harmful Sexual Behaviour assessment and intervention AIM Suite.
• Establish and maintain collaborative sector partnerships to enable seamless service delivery including sexual abuse treatment networks.

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

About You

• A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (allied health, social work, human services).
• At least five years’ experience in a therapeutic/recovery setting working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma, child sexual abuse, family domestic and sexual violence.
• Clinical and therapeutic understanding of the impacts of trauma on child and family functioning.
• Management experience within a therapeutic service delivery context.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.

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).

How to Apply

Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received. Please include:

• A resume.
• A cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.

If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.

Contact: Miranda Bain [0419 794 513] or [email protected].

Closing Date : 28 July 2025