In-Demand Child protection specialist Jobs in Australian Capital Territory

Therapeutic Specialist
Australian Childhood Foundation —Canberra ACT
- $115,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Case management
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
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- Full-time
- Childcare
- First Aid Certification
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- Management
- First Aid Certification
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
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- Leadership
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Therapeutic Specialist

Australian Childhood Foundation -
Canberra ACT

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$115,000 - $120,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Working with children
Driver Licence
Case management
Leadership
Child welfare

Full Job Description

Vacancy No
VN501

Vacancy Name
Therapeutic Specialist

City
Canberra

State

Employment Type
Permanent

EFT
Full Time

Duration
ongoing

Job Details

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families

Full time ongoing opportunity with a NFP organisation based in Canberra

$115k - $120k + Super + Salary Packaging up to $15,900

About the opportunity

The key role of the Therapeutic Specialist is to act as a specialist therapeutic consultant and practitioner within the OOHC programs. The position has a clinical leadership role with regard to the development and implementation of appropriate therapeutic support for children and young people in care with the Australian Childhood Foundations Kinship and After Care Program.

The Therapeutic Specialist is a key member of the care team developed for each child or young person and is primarily responsible for the provision of specialist therapeutic support to the families/carers and other members of the child’s care team, the delivery of specialised training about trauma and therapeutic care to families/carers and key stakeholders, and direct therapeutic work with children and young people.

Australian Childhood Foundation

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. We provide specialist therapeutic services, advocacy, and education programs underpinned by the latest research in neuroscience, attachment, and trauma. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive.

About you - Key Selection Criteria:
An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.

Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.

Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direct service in case management, clinical assessment and understanding of children, young people and families.

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 traumatised children and young people.

Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with volunteers, including carers, child protection services, 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 ACT driver’s license or equivalent.

What we offer

Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 of tax-free benefits.

Wellbeing Support – Access to confidential Employee Assistance program

National Network – Connect with a passionate professional community across Australia.

Values-Driven Culture: Be part of a trauma-informed, child-focused organisation that puts children’s needs and voices at the centre of everything we do.

Real Impact – Contribute to innovative programs that create meaningful change for children, young people and families.

Guided Supervision – Regular individual and group supervision to support your growth.

To learn more about our work and the impact we’re making for children and families, please visit: https://www.childhood.org.au/

To Apply:
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children, please click APPLY and attach a copy of your current resume along with a cover letter, addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close on 8 August 2026 , unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier.

Australian Childhood Foundation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment including National Police Check, Working with Children Checks and additional State based program checks.

Australian Childhood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Members of the LGBITQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

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