Therapeutic Foster Care Specialist

2 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Make a real difference to the local community
  • Full-Time, Ongoing
  • Access to Salary Packaging
  • Generous Annual Leave

The Role

The Therapeutic Specialist works collaboratively with Aboriginal children and young people who have experienced trauma, disrupted attachment, and abuse or neglect, to support their healing, cultural identity, stability and developmental progress. This role recognizes the importance of culture, connection to Country, community, and family as protective factors in the healing process for Aboriginal children and Young People.

The Therapeutic Specialist plays a key role in assessment, planning and delivery of therapeutic support, working alongside, carers, families, Child Protection, and other professionals to achieve culturally safe and positive outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people with complex needs.

About You

  • Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Allied Health or a related discipline.
  • Post-graduate training in child, adolescent and family clinical practice
  • Demonstrated experience working therapeutically with Aboriginal children, young people and families who have experienced trauma and disrupted attachment.
  • Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services.
  • Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.

Desirable

  • Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via SEEK by clicking the 'Quick apply' button.

A copy of the Position Description is available at

Applications close on 9/11/2025.

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