Work options: Hybrid

Take Two provides a range of specialised therapeutic intervention services for infants, children and young people who have suffered trauma, neglect and disrupted attachment, and contributes to the service system that provides care, support and protection for these children. Take Two has a comprehensive clinical framework and is supported by a knowledge team that provides internal clinical practice development, research and specialist consultation to the program to enhance outcomes for service users.

• Preston location, Wurundjeri Country
• Full time, Fixed term (until 30 May 2026)
• $110k plus superannuation and salary packaging

About The Wattle Project

The Wattle Project is led by Take Two in partnership with several community-based organisations who provide service navigation, and cultural and disability expertise services to adolescents using family violence in the home (AVITH) across Northeast Melbourne and Hume Merri-bek regions.

The case management component of the Wattle Project works alongside staff delivering clinical AVITH services. The Therapeutic Case Manager provides a case management model of support for young people within the context of their family, via an assertive outreach and engagement approach, to address issues contributing to or resulting from their use of violence. The program supports young people aged 12–18 years old and their families, where the young person is using violence against a parent or carer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the clinical team, including supervision of staff and students, partnership building, and performance monitoring.
• Manage complex therapeutic cases, conduct assessments, and develop treatment plans tailored to individual and family needs.
• Facilitate program referrals through intake consultations and provide face-to-face services across the northern region.
• Collaborate systemically with young people, families, and care teams to create and monitor safety action plans and achieve therapeutic goals.

Your Skills and Experience

We are seeking a qualified Senior Therapeutic Case Manager who has a Bachelor's degree level or higher qualification in a Health or Welfare related field such as Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Family Therapy, Speech Pathology or related discipline.

• You will have experience working collaboratively with the family violence sector including working knowledge of the MARAM and Safe and Together.
• A sound understanding of the issues involved in working with families with diverse needs - i.e. CALD or disability (physical, sensory, intellectual or psychiatric)
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a team.
• Post Graduate training is desirable (Adolescent Mental Health; EMDR; Family Therapy etc.)

Extra Benefits

• Regular reflective supervision
• $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• Flexible work arrangements
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
• Leave loading 17.5%

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by Midnight Wednesday 3 September 2025.

Queries to Alice Lockrey, Clinical Team Leader on 0448 781 266

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Worker Care Exclusion Scheme if applicable.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.