ABOUT US

Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) is a feminist, grassroots organisation that supports women and families in crisis and advocates for social change in the community. We work on the lands of the Gadigal, Wangal and Dharug people of the Eora Nation.

Every night, we support 200 women and children impacted by homelessness, domestic violence, and systemic disadvantage. Equally we seek to address the underlying causes of gender-based violence through primary prevention activities with communities and private and public entities that want to be a part of the global movement to end gender-based violence in a generation.

THE ROLE

The Helping Children Heal (HCH) program is a pilot project funded by DSS. The project provides trauma-informed recovery services to children (aged 6-12 years) and their families, who have been exposed to domestic or family violence. The program aims to improve social, emotional, and educational outcomes for children, and restore and strengthen mother and child relationships.

The CYP Specialist – Allied Health worker will be either a registered clinical psychologist or occupational therapist. They will focus on facilitating therapeutic children’s groups and conducting assessments to connect clients with NDIS or school-based support. The roles do not provide ongoing treatment, they help to connect clients with relevant beneficial support.

The roles are based at our Burwood Community Hub, with some travel to other WAGEC sites and outreach locations. These are part-time roles, 22hrs per week, please see the Position Description for ideal hours.

The core responsibilities of this role are:

• Provide tailored support to families through conducting assessments and connecting to Allied Health services as needed
• Work collaboratively with families, case managers and support networks to assess family situations and respond to child safety concerns
• Delivery of Community and Learning Hub activities including children’s groups (approx. 8 participants per group)
• Provide leadership within the team.

ABOUT YOU

• You’ll be a qualified Psychologist or Occupational Therapist with at least 3 years' experience working with children and/or young people who have complex needs
• You’re experienced in conducting assessments, particularly to support access to NDIS and school-based assistance
• You have high-level group facilitation skills and you’re able to use a strengths-based approach to work with children and adults who’ve experienced complex trauma
• You’ll have comprehensive knowledge of child development, and the diverse needs and learning challenges that children may experience.
• We’d love to hear from people who are multi-lingual and who may have great community connections.

TO APPLY

Please read the position description attached and check out our range of services at wagec.org.au

Upload your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply Now.

We will be assessing applications as we receive them and may interview before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible.

Please consider:

• To be female is a genuine occupational requirement of this role under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• When we say ‘women’, we mean all women including trans women, non-binary people and people who identify as a woman.
• We strongly encourage women with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women of all cultures and identities to apply. 
• We work with and support women who have criminal records. A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from employment with us at WAGEC. If you’re comfortable discussing this with us, we offer respectful, non-judgmental, and confidential opportunities to do so.

To talk through any questions or if you would like assistance in applying, please contact our People and Culture team on 0437 615 061, or via recruitment@wagec.org.au using the subject line: Child and Young Person Specialist - Psychologist / Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of all children who we engage with in our services and community. We have a whole organisation approach to upholding children's rights and striving to prevent all forms of harm, abuse and neglect for children and young people.

Why work with us?

At WAGEC we are committed to caring for our people to help them excel in the work they do.

Our additional benefits include:

• Diversity Council of Australia – Inclusive Employer
• Wellbeing Policy including 2 days of paid well-being leave each year
• Cultural Supervision, Wellbeing and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers
• 12 weeks Paid Parental/Adoption Leave Policy
• $500 self-care allowance each year
• EAP: Free access to Sonder - a revolutionary employee care platform for health, medical, safety and wellbeing support
• Flexible Workplace Arrangements
• External monthly clinical supervision (frontline workers)
• Salary Packaging options
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 5 days Professional Development leave per year
• Discounts to various local shops and businesses, including 30% off all WAGEC merchandise

A position description is attached.