Senior Clinician – Tennant Creek

• Fixed-term Full-Time
• Generous Remote Living Allowance & Company Vehicle
• Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits Package Including Phone, Tablet, and Salary Packaging

The Australian Childhood Foundation was formed in 1986 with its primary aim to advocate on behalf of children who have suffered abuse and neglect. We work to prevent child abuse and reduce the harm it causes to children, families, and the community. We provide specialist trauma counselling and therapeutic care to child victims of abuse, as well as running research education and community awareness programs.

Back on Track is a Northern Territory Government initiative that provides an alternative to detention and pathways to divert young people (8-17 year-olds) away from the youth justice system. Back on Track is delivered in Tennant Creek by Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) and Saltbush Social Enterprises. The program provides a holistic and culturally appropriate service model to support the young person to get back on track. The program addresses at-risk behaviour, consequences and restitution, life skills, and cultural connection, family capacity building, supports engagement with education, and empowers young people to make safe decisions for everyone.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

The Senior Clinician is responsible for undertaking the therapeutic needs assessment, case management, and providing counselling for children and young people in the program.

About You – Key Selection Criteria:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Substantial experience in the area of child abuse and/or in working with traumatised children, including delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to the client group.
• Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.
• A sophisticated understanding of the complexity of the service system and the issues involved in providing services to statutory clients.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with volunteers, including carers, Territory Families, other agencies and the community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direct service in the clinical assessment and treatment of children, young people and families.
• Highly developed ability to provide secondary consultation and advice to clinicians and other professionals.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage in an area of challenging and complex practice.
• A current Northern Territory driver’s licence or equivalent.
• A current Working with Children Check or equivalent.

Remuneration & Benefits:

This position attracts a competitive base salary, phone, tablet, and superannuation. The salary is determined on the basis of the employee’s experience and qualifications. In joining a strong, values based organisation, you will also have access to:

• Allowances: Generous Remote Living Allowance
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary that reflects your experience and qualifications.
• Company-Provided Vehicle: For business and personal use, in line with Driving ACF Vehicles Policy.
• Salary Packaging: Personalise how you receive your rewards to suit your financial goals.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access a wide range of support services to enhance your well-being.
• Guided Individual and Group Supervision: Benefit from regular sessions providing clinical guidance and support.
• Collaborative Connections: Join forces with our Australian-wide ACF Therapeutic Services Teams, a network of professionals committed to making a difference.
• Access to an Extensive Resources Library: Dive into a wealth of knowledge and insights from leading experts in the field, continually enhancing your impact.

To Apply:

Interested in this new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children?

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to be redirected to our candidate portal, where you will be able to attach a copy of your current resume along with a cover letter, addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria.

Or for more information about the role or a copy of the position description please contact Human Resources at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Clinician – Tennant Creek enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

ACF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.