Therapeutic Specialist | Parental Leave Cover | Fixed Term
Newcastle - South Africa
Job Summary
Internal opportunity to express your interest in stepping up into a Therapeutic Specialis role to cover parental leave 24 August 26 to 11 June 2027.
About the role Lead therapeutic care for Children and Young People in OOHC. Manage a caseload (up to 12) and embed trauma-informed culturally responsive practice. Guide Care Teams drive case goals and deliver hands-on therapeutic support under clinical supervision.
Benefits
Salary packaging options
Clinical supervision provided
Professional development support
Meaningful values-led work
Supportive leadership team
Duties
Conduct assessments and set intervention plans
Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic support
Lead Care Team meetings and guide practice
Manage risk compliance and reporting
Collaborate with stakeholders and courts
Skills & Experience
Degree in Psychology Social Work OT or MH Nursing
5 years in therapeutic/OOHC settings Current AHPRA or relevant registration
NDIS and disability pathway knowledge
Driver licence and probity checks
About the company / Culture We deliver safe home-like environments where young people feel heard and valued. Our work is trauma-informed strengths-based and culturally responsive. We live our values: Inspired Courageous Skilful Responsive. Collaboration accountability and continuous learning shape our culture.
How to applyApply via our internal careers page. For questions please reach out to Rod Pickering or contact Caro Bryant . Screening and interviewing will commence as applications come in; get in quick!
Required Experience:
IC