The organisation
Possability, delivers high-quality, diverse care services to champion vulnerable Australians and achieve national impact. They provide foster care, family group homes, and residential services, ensuring children and young people in their care are safe, supported, and empowered.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for leading the Care Team in delivering therapeutic supports for children and young people.
Key responsibilities include:
• Provide therapeutic support to children and young people with complex needs
• Lead Care Teams to ensure safe, supportive, and trauma-informed care environments
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored intervention strategies, including positive behaviour support and care/case planning
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating referrals, managing transitions, and ensuring placement stability
About you
• Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, occupational therapy, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience delivering therapeutic support to children and young people
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred practice
• Resilient, confident, and pragmatic when managing complex situations
Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
What’s on Offer
• Attractive salary with access to not-for-profit benefits
• Career development and ongoing professional learning opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• Leadership role supporting children with complex needs.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role-related questions, please contact Josh Kyle of The Orchard Talent Group:
E: Josh@orchardtalent.com.au
To apply please submit your current CV via the link.
The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Therapeutic Specialist
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Newcastle
Industry:
Child, Youth & Family
Contact Name:
Josh Kyle
Contact Email:
josh@orchardtalent.com.au
Contact Phone:
02 9157 6222
Date Published:
29.09.2025
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