At Junction Support Services, we exist to support people to live better lives. Every day, our teams help young people overcome barriers, build confidence and reconnect with opportunity.
Junction Support Services (Junction) is an award‑winning, regional not‑for‑profit organisation supporting people to achieve a brighter future through access to housing, education, health, trauma recovery and disability services.
For more than 35 years, Junction has delivered holistic, trauma‑informed and client‑centred services across Ovens Murray, Goulburn, Gippsland and regional NSW, supporting over 2,500 people each year. We are a Child Safe Organisation and are committed to early intervention, prevention and inclusive practice.
Our work is guided by our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusion & Diversity.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Team Manager – Clinical Therapeutic Services to provide clinical leadership, supervision and strategic support to our Therapeutic and Victim Support Services team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled clinical leader who is committed to trauma-informed practice and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, adults and families.
Reporting to the Head of Therapeutic and Victim Support Services, you will provide clinical leadership across therapeutic programs, ensuring high-quality, evidence-informed service delivery. You will support and supervise a multidisciplinary team delivering therapeutic interventions to people who have experienced trauma, while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, accountability and reflective practice.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing clinical leadership, supervision and professional support to therapeutic staff.
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Promoting best-practice, trauma-informed service delivery aligned with Junction’s Therapeutic Framework.
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Supporting program development, quality improvement, evaluation and compliance activities.
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Ensuring therapeutic services meet legislative, regulatory and organisational standards.
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Leading reflective practice and clinical consultation processes.
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Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across government, partner agencies and community services.
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Supporting workforce development, performance management and staff wellbeing.
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Contributing to the development of innovative therapeutic programs and service responses
This role will require occasional travel to our Gippsland location.
You are an experienced clinician and people leader with a passion for supporting vulnerable children, young people and families. You bring strong therapeutic knowledge, sound judgement and a collaborative leadership style.
To be successful, you will have:
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A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Science or a related discipline.
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Demonstrated leadership experience, including clinical supervision of staff.
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Strong experience delivering and supporting evidence-informed therapeutic interventions.
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Extensive knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks.
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Experience working with children, young people and families impacted by trauma.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Sound understanding of family violence, child protection and relevant legislation, including MARAM.
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Current Driver Licence.
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Current Working with Children Check.
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Postgraduate qualifications or additional specialist training in child, adolescent or family therapeutic practice.
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Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
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Knowledge of therapeutic interventions, program development, monitoring and evaluation.
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Experience providing therapeutic consultation and guidance in complex practice environments.
At Junction, our work is guided by our values of Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, Inclusion and Diversity. We are committed to providing a supportive, flexible and values-driven workplace where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of others.
You'll be joining an organisation that:
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Places clients at the centre of everything it does.
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Delivers trauma-informed, client-centred services.
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Invests in professional development and clinical excellence.
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Supports reflective practice and continuous improvement.
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Values diversity, inclusion and cultural safety.
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Is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families.
Apply Now!
Please click 'Apply' to submit a resume that details your experience, address the key selection criteria outlining your attributes and achievements & a Cover Letter that outlines why you would be a great fit for this position.
For any other inquiries, please contact People & Culture 02 6043 7400.
Junction Support Services is a child-safe organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability or lived experience of disability, and people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. We value the unique perspectives and contributions that diversity brings to our workplace and the communities we serve.
