Hope Care Recovery Empowerment Collaboration Professionalism

This permanent full-time role is fully remote and can be based in any location within NSW or VIC with occasional travel to Sydney, NSW for team meetings and workshops, as required.

Blue Knot Foundation is the National Centre for Excellence for Complex Trauma. We empower recovery and build resilience for the more than 1 in 4 Australian adults who experience the impacts of complex trauma. Our role is to develop and disseminate best practice and research evidence around complex trauma, build national workforce capacity around complex trauma treatment, trauma-informed practice and managing vicarious trauma and embed trauma-informed policy, practice and systems change within organisations and the community.

This role oversees the day-to day management and facilitation of training events for external organisations. Using your trauma-informed practice expertise, you will guide and provide support to both government and non-government organisations in the planning of learning and development for their teams.

The successful applicant would ideally have human services sector experience and an awareness of the impacts of complex trauma and vicarious trauma. This position requires the successful applicant to identify each organisation’s needs to enable them to offer the best experience and outcome for their teams. Each day is unique and provides the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with the professional community.

The position is part of a focused, fun, committed and collaborative team and we are looking for someone who resonates with wanting to be part of a growing organisation. We offer a trauma sensitive culture, access to resources and training and the opportunity to serve the community and spread awareness of the impacts of complex trauma.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant qualification in a related field e.g.: social work, psychology or education.
• Minimum 3 years of working in human services, education or related role with demonstrated practice experience.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills and an ability to manage difficult conversations.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• High level proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office applications.
• A positive and motivated attitude.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a remote environment.

Other Information

It is a requirement that all BKF employees have a valid and current national police check/criminal History Check and a valid and current Working with Children/Vulnerable Persons clearance for the duration of their employment.

As this role is based at home, maintenance of a safe and WH&S compliant home office space with access to an internet connection speed tier of NBN50 - 50/20 (or better) is required.

Application Information

If you enjoy being part of an energetic dynamic team, have the relevant experience and enjoy making a difference in people’s lives, please apply directly to Blue Knot by completing our application form via the Apply Now link. 

The application form will require you to submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience against the selection criteria.

Interviews will be offered to shortlisted candidates as applications are received.

Previous applicants need not apply.

For more information about our organisation and what sets us apart as an employer, please visit here.

A position description is attached.