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 permanent full time 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.

Benefits

The position is part of a focused, fun, committed, and collaborative team, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about being part of a growing organisation. It is fully remote and can be based in NSW or VIC. We value our time together online and in person, so all team members attend the Team Days and workshops in North Sydney, NSW throughout the year to support this connection.

We also offer additional paid leave days for professional development, a trauma-sensitive culture, access to resources and training, salary packaging and the opportunity to contribute to the community by spreading 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 suite. We use Office 365.
• 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 this role holder has 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 a reliable internet connection with 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 through Ethical Jobs by submitting your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria before the application closing date.

Interviews will be offered to shortlisted candidates as applications are received, so please apply promptly if interested in the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

For more information about our organisation and what sets us apart as an employer, please visit blueknot.org.au/get-involved.

A position description is attached.