Therapeutic Specialist. Maximum Term Part Time Sydney

• Competitive salary and salary packaging
• Discounted private health insurance
• Career development and progression opportunities

At Life Without Barriers were all about creating safe supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day we work closely with families carers and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability mental health or those seeking refuge were here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

Employment Type: Maximum Term Part Time (until April 2027)

Location: Sydney with flexible hybrid working arrangements

About the role

As part of our Sydney team you will providedirect therapeutic support to Children Young People Families & Carers engaged within our Family Based Care and Intensive Therapeutic Care Programs.

You will coordinate and deliver high quality assessment consultative and referral services to support the development for Children & Young People in our care who have backgrounds of complex trauma abuse and/or neglect and in some cases physical and/or psychosocial disabilities requiring support.

You will also support our team through provision of reviews providing therapeutic supervision and leading reflective practice.

This is a Maximum Term Part-Time opportunity offering 53.5 hours per fortnight. This role is based in Sydneywith flexible working arrangements. Days and hours of work to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Regular travel throughout Southwest and Western Sydney will be required. There may be occasions where travel to other areas in Sydney may be needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead therapeutic assessments and planning through comprehensive assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Develop review and support implementation of relevant therapeutic support plans such as Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Provide therapeutic expertise and guidance to support managers with reflective practice and facilitate the development of effective strategies to prevent and respond to pain-based behaviour for young people
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of the CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) models to deliver training as required
• Advocate and lead ethical evidence-informed therapeutic practice in alignment with the CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) models
• Proactively engage and collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology Social Work Occupational Therapy Mental Health Nursingor other related discipline
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the professional body relevant to your qualification
• Experience using evidence-based assessment tools with young people with trauma informed behaviour
• Ability to develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
• Current Drivers Licence and car

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Donna Lynch via

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 19 March 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

Not the right role for you

Have you ever considered becoming a Foster Carer There is currently a critical need for Foster Carers across NSW if you want to make a difference in the lives of young people in Out of Home Care please consider applying to become a Foster Carer with LWB. For more information please go to our Carer Recruitment page Experience:

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