• Part time, permanent role (3 days per week)
• Generous supervision and professional development
• Role based at Braddock Public School
• FTE salary of $91,800 + super (pro rata $55,080 + super)

About KidsXpress

KidsXpress is a specialist children’s mental health organisation delivering trauma informed, culturally responsive Expressive Therapy and Education Services to children under the age of 12yrs, their caregivers and school community.

Using the therapeutic benefits of art, music, drama and play, our Expressive Therapy program supports children towards restored socio-emotional health and wellbeing, while our Trauma-Informed Education Services work with educators and the school community to build capacity towards recognising and responding to children living with and impacted by trauma.

Our programs are delivered at our Macquarie Park headquarters and directly onsite at partner schools through our Schools Partnership Program.

About our Schools Partnership Program

Our School Partnership Program combines our Expressive Therapy and Trauma-Informed Education Services to provide a holistic mental health support program that fosters positive and nurturing school environments where students and staff thrive.

Based on-site, at the school, in a multi-year commitment, this program offers a whole school approach comprised of support for students, teachers and the school community.

About the Role

In consultation with the school executive/leadership team, you will lead the delivery of trauma informed education and support to school staff and caregivers (parents/carers) within Braddock Public School. This will include:

• Providing formal professional development training and formal and informal coaching engagements to the school executive and educators to further develop their understanding of the impact of trauma and adversity on a child’s developing brain and behaviour
• Participating in school leadership/learning support team meetings
• Providing consultation to school staff and caregivers to support social emotional support of students within the school / home environment
• Planning and/or facilitating formal and informal wellbeing focused capacity building opportunities for parents and carers which may include psychoeducation
• Participating in classroom observations and in situ teacher coaching which promote safety, regulation and social emotional competencies (including whole class, small group and/or individual student focus)

About You

You are committed to evidence-informed mental health interventions with children, identifying as a highly motivated professional with exceptional leadership and communication skills.

You’re able to thoughtfully assess need and respond with a considered and relevant plan underpinned by your expert working knowledge of mental health, childhood development and trauma informed principles.

You’re comfortable coaching and supporting key stakeholders in their learning and application of trauma informed practices.

Requirements for candidates interested in this role are:

• Postgraduate qualification in social work, social science, therapy or education
• Minimum 10 years’ experience working in any of the following settings – education, teaching, psychology, social work, mental health
• Advanced working knowledge of trauma informed principles and practices for supporting children, families and communities
• Prior experience working with children living with and impacted by trauma, an understanding of childhood development and key therapeutic frameworks for effective intervention and recovery
• Prior experience working in schools or allied health services
• Prior experience delivering workshops and in-house presentations
• Professional experience working in mental health
• Current registration with a national professional body (AASW, APS, ACPA, APTA or ACWA)
• WWCC number as evidence of Working with Children Check
• National Police History Check

Our benefits

As a member of the KidsXpress team you will be a part of a vibrant, playful, and creative workplace surrounded by diversely skilled and experienced professionals.

Benefits include:

• In-house professional learning opportunities
• Access to support for professional development
• Group supervision
• Up to an additional one weeks’ annual leave each year plus birthday leave
• Salary packaging (if eligible)
• 17.5% leave loading

How to Apply

If this opportunity appeals to you, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Kirsty Walker at [email protected] using the subject line: Trauma Informed Education Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs.