In-home Therapy Assistant

Salary:

$88,100 - $94,792 + Super + Salary Packaging

Location:

Cairns

Documentation:

Employment Type:

Full-Time Temporary

Department:

FNQ: Cairns Ind. Supp. Services Team 1

Closing Date:

31 Oct 2025

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 30 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 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 an In-home Therapy Assistant to work within a team to provide practical support and intervention based on therapeutic strategies with families and children in the broader Carins community. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of children and families.

• Level 4 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $88,100 - $94,792 + Superannuation.
• Full-time, Government funded until 29 May 2026 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within a team to provide practical support and intervention based on therapeutic strategies with families, children and young people with complex trauma in the home or broader community setting.
• Receive clinical guidance around intervention to best meet needs of the individual package.
• Use a trauma-informed approach to support children and young people and their ecological networks to achieve better outcomes.
• Support the application of relevant assessments and gather information for assessment purposes.
• Providing intervention as identified in the case plan including therapeutic intervention where trained and qualified.

About You

• Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (social work, human services, allied health).
• Professional registration (if required).
• Membership of a relevant professional association (desirable).
• At least three (3) years' experience working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or have experienced abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of trauma on child development and family functioning.
• Skills and knowledge in parenting programs and direct implementation of these within the family home.
• Knowledge in intervention around family functioning, attachment, parenting and parenting capacity.
• Knowledge of Queensland child protection system, legislation and policy reforms.
• Sound cultural capability and experience working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Current driver's licence.
• Legal ability to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required).

How to Apply

Click on '' to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received. Please include:

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

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

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: Tamara Stafford: or

Closing Date: 31 October 2025