Specialist Educator/Allied Health Practitioner

Salary:

$110,110 - $114,984 + Super + Salary Packaging

Location:

Townsville

Documentation:

Employment Type:

Full-Time Temporary

Department:

NQ: Specialist Disability Support

Closing Date:

12 Dec 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 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 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 either a Specialist Educator or Allied Health Practitioner (Psychologist or Speech Pathologist) to work closely with school communities to enhance access, participation, and achievement for students through consultations with schools and key stakeholders, as well as engage in school-based therapeutic interventions to achieve key educational outcomes for students. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of children and families.

• Level 6 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $110,110 - $114,984 + Superannuation.
• Government funded until 31 January 2026 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing high quality, trauma-informed therapeutic services to children, in both individual and group settings, to enhance functional skills.
• Providing specialised developmental and trauma-informed consultancy to education team members.
• Maintain a client case load as negotiated with the Program Coordinator of the SDSS program.
• Facilitating and strengthening supportive relationships between children and the key adults in their educational setting.
• Working in partnership with Act for Kids team members, education and health professionals and additional stakeholders to enhance student outcomes.

About You

• Either a tertiary qualification in Education, or in Psychology or Speech Pathology.
• Current registration with the relevant Registration Board, where applicable.
• Minimum two years' experience working with children, young people and their families or at least two years' experience working in similar roles.
• Post grad qualifications in inclusion/trauma informed practice (desirable).
• Experience working with children, young people and their families.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy to children, young people and their families.
• Understanding of the impacts of trauma on child and family functioning.

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: Kimberleigh Hooper: or

Closing Date: 12 December 2025