Children's Therapeutic Practitioner

ABOUT THE ALANNAH & MADELINE FOUNDATION

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live learn and play. Through our Care Prevention and Advocacy programs we fight for their right to be safe so their future is strong.

ABOUT Children Ahead Supporting Children. Promoting Resilience and Recovery

The Children Ahead Program helps children by focusing on what they need to recover from trauma. The program provides a dual service to children offering both a thorough and comprehensive case management service alongside strengths-based counselling.

The Children Ahead program works collaboratively with relevant schools and agencies to make sure children and their families have the community connections needed for immediate and long-term support.

ABOUT THE PRACTITIONER ROLE

Provide individual therapeutic support and case management to promote their recovery from the

effects of trauma or violence.

Provide efficient and professional case work including intake assessment partnering with other

services as appropriate service provision referral review and closure.

Foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including schools allied health

professionals and others as appropriate.

Maintain accurate and up to date client management and statistical records including case notes.

Proactively contribute to program development and improvement.

Develop long-term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and organisations.

ABOUT YOU

An appropriate tertiary qualification in social welfare such as Social Work or Psychology with

eligibility for membership of a professional organisation (ie. AASW or APS) or other qualifications

suitable for practice in the child and family welfare field.

Minimum 2 years experience in providing high quality complex case management to children

youth and families in the context of violence abuse and trauma including a range of comprehensive

assessment case planning and intervention tools with strong client outcomes focus and/or minimum

2 years experience in delivering therapeutic services to vulnerable children and young people.

Demonstrated knowledge of best practice models and theories relating to children families trauma

violence or abuse.

Ability to apply risk management approaches within the context of child and family casework.

Proven ability to problem-solve creatively and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Proven ability in networking service provision and fostering collaborative relationships with relevant

agencies.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive salary

Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits.

Flexibility and Wellbeing focus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional 5 days leave each year on top of the statutory holiday entitlement.

A supportive and friendly team environment.

Learning & Development budget

Substitution of Public Holidays (Australia Day Good Friday and Easter Monday).

HOW TO APPLY

Sounding interesting Wed love to hear from you! Applications close Wednesday 28 January 2026

For more information check out this link: or contact

COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFEGUARDING

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.