• Great opportunity to contribute to and play a vital role in a vibrant, agile agency
• Share your expertise working with and supporting victims of sexual abuse
• Full-time and part-time roles available, both fixed term and ongoing
• Thomastown based (Wurundjeri Country)

About Us

With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First is a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children and families in Melbourne. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 120 years of service.

About the Role/Opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative therapeutic program within the community?

The primary role and purpose of the Clinical Practitioner position is to provide specialist therapeutic services to children and young people up to age 18 who have been sexually abused, as well as children up to 18 who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour.

The role also involves taking part in prevention initiatives such as training parents, teachers, and the wider community. This includes delivering school-based prevention programs to young people with topics relating to sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and healthy sexual relationships

You Will:

• Provide counselling/advocacy skills with children who have been a victim of sexual abuse or present with harmful sexualised behaviours and their families.
• Deliver prevention group work.
• Work collaboratively with others and as part of a team.
• Value and engage actively and positively in supervision and a commitment to critical reflective practice.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, counselling or a related discipline. Postgraduate study desired.
• Experience in delivering therapeutic services that include counselling and advocacy to young people and their families.
• Knowledge of the impacts of trauma, attachment, and family relationships on childhood development.
• Willingness to deliver Prevention Groupwork to young people, parents, teachers and the wider community on a range of topics.

As a member of the Kids First team you will:

• Be part of a collaborative and outcomes-focused culture of an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has a legacy of more than 120 years community service
• Take home an attractive salary with the option to salary package to increase take-home pay
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
• Have access to flexible work options and our staff wellbeing program

To apply:

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

Please include a Cover letter outlining the position title and response addressing the selection criteria & a copy of the Curriculum Vitae which must list two professional referees.

Please see the full Position Description attached below.

To apply, click Apply Now & enter ref code: 5800694.

For inquiries about the position:

Connect with Karla Dubaniewicz on 03 9450 0900.

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working with Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia, evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).