Child Protection Specialist

3 days ago

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia beBeeTrauma Full time $90,000 - $125,000
Supporting Children and Young People in Recovery

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.

Our work is driven by a commitment to creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive.

About the Opportunity

This role will support the development of a new initiative in partnership with Central Australian Youth Link Up Service and Southern Tanami Kurdiji Indigenous Corporation.

Mampu Maninjaku is a Warlpiri led diversionary, counselling and intervention service targeting young people at risk of engaging in the justice system or using alcohol, drugs, or volatile substances.

The position is based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) with frequent travel to Yuendumu, Nyirrpi and Willowra to support the establishment of the program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop program policies and procedures
  • Facilitate training and capacity building activities
  • Provide support and mentoring to local Yapa facilitators
  • Support bush trips and cultural camps
  • Co-facilitate group work programs
  • Develop a program handbook and guide
Requirements
  • Appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline
  • Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association
  • 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 children impacted by trauma
  • Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with carers, Department of Children and Families, 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 Australian driver's license or equivalent
  • A current Working with Children Check (Ochre Card)

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