• Join an innovative and growing program
• Foster collaborative relationships with teachers and educators
• Provide clinical support to promote trauma informed relationships

About the Foundation:

For nearly 25 years, national charity the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, now also with Dolly’s Dream, has worked to safeguard every child’s right to live free from violence and bullying. Recognising the dangers children face today are increasingly complex, we innovate, adapt and respond.

The Foundation fosters a culture of respect, enthusiasm and high work standards.

The team:

Our team is passionate, authentic and, above all, we are motivated by the important work that we do. We are a small, highly regarded team, valued for our support, responsiveness and expertise.

We have fully embraced the idea of a flexible workforce and give all our staff the option to work from home where this suits the role.

The role:

Reporting to the Program Manager, this ongoing part-time role (0.8 FTE) will deliver services to Early Years Services across Melbourne’s east and south east regions.

You would be responsible for:

• Supporting teachers and educators to provide safe and supportive learning environments for children who have experienced trauma.
• Providing clinical support and advice to teachers, educators and families to promote trauma informed relationships.
• Providing support strategies within the kindergarten to create connection and defuse conflict.
• Developing plans which support children to develop pro-social skills including emotional and social regulation.
• Supporting referrals to relevant services to support children and families experiencing vulnerability.

Knowledge, Experience & Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in social welfare such as Social Work or Psychology, with eligibility for membership of professional organisation (i.e. AASW or APS) or other qualifications suitable for practice in the child and family welfare field.
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in providing high quality, complex case management to children, youth and families in the context of violence or abuse and trauma.
• Travel is required – must hold a current drivers’ license and willing to use own vehicle.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice models and theories relating to children, families, trauma and violence or abuse.
• Demonstrated experience in translating relevant and emerging knowledge and theory into practice.

To apply:

Please review the position description for this role attached below, and ensure you address the 'Knowledge, Experience and Requirements' section in the position description.

To submit your application, please click Apply Now.

For further information contact [email protected] or [email protected], using the subject line: Childhood Trauma Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Foundation is committed to Child Safety, and as such the successful applicant will be required to complete a Police Check and Current Working with Children Check prior to commencement.