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Therapeutic Specialist | Parental Leave Cover | Fixed Term

Fixed Term


Job Location:

Newcastle - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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