Multi Systemic Therapy (MST) Consultant – Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand
About the Organisation
At Life Without Barriers, we deliver inclusive, trauma-informed services that support children, young people, families, and carers to thrive.
From family-based care, family support, residential care and youth programs, we work alongside communities to create safe, supportive environments where every child and young person can reach their potential.
Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!
About the Program
Multi Systemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive, evidence-based therapeutic program that works with young people who are at risk of (further) engagement in the youth justice system and /or the out-of-home care system. MST works with the young person’s entire ecosystem—family, school, peers and community—to address young people’s challenging behaviours, including offending, educational disengagement and alcohol and drug misuse to strengthen families and create sustainable, long-term change. Grounded in strong research, the model focuses on empowering families, building strengths, and addressing the underlying drivers of challenging behaviour, with delivery in home and community settings.
About the Role
Employment type: Permanent full-time position
Location: Base from any Australian capital city or Newcastle with hybrid work options.
*Some relocation costs may be applicable for applicants relocating from Aotearoa New Zealand only.*
We are seeking an experienced and passionate MST practitioner to support the delivery and expansion of our MST programs across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. You will be an existing MST Consultant or MST Supervisor wishing to move into a Consultant role or have had experience in either of these roles.
In this permanent full-time role, you will work closely with MST Supervisors, Clinicians, program leadership and agency stakeholders to ensure adherence to the MST model and drive continuous quality improvement. You will provide expert clinical guidance, deliver training, and support program development to maximise positive outcomes for young people and families.
There is at least quarterly travel required to support the program’s delivery in Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide weekly consultation to MST teams and support clinical decision-making
- Deliver training, orientation and booster sessions to supervisors and clinicians
- Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement activities
- Monitor program data and support evaluation processes
- Coach and support MST Supervisors and clinicians, including reviewing clinical work
- Conduct Program Implementation Reviews and support program development
- Engage with stakeholders, funders and partners to support program success and growth
Essential Skills & Experience
- Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or a related field such as counselling or family therapy. Bachelor qualifications with MST Supervisor experience and demonstrable clinical and other essential skills/knowledge as outlined, may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience as an MST Supervisor
- Significant clinical experience in family therapy, behavioural therapy and child development
- Significant experience delivering systemic interventions in community-based settings
- Excellent communication, training and stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated understanding of MST principles and evidence-based practice
- Ability to work independently with accountability and a commitment to continuous learning
Please review full position description Multi Systemic Therapy (MST) Consultant-AUS PD.pdf
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Tracy via [email protected]
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight Sunday 28th of June 2026.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply
