ABOUT US

Tuart Place is the state-funded support service for adults who have experienced out-of-home care during childhood, including members of the Stolen Generations; former child migrants; and non-Indigenous Australian-born care leavers. We are committed to providing a trauma-informed service of excellence with a focus on participant (care leaver) leadership and engagement. Customised clinical services include counselling, therapeutic support groups, and assistance with Redress and civil claims. Participants can also access our drop-in centre and participate in a range of social activities.

VALUES

Tuart Place’s values are participant created and driven.

T – Together….we build

U – Understanding

A – Acceptance

R – Respect….and

T – Trust

WHAT WE OFFER

• An exciting and dynamic role within a highly regarded, well-established organisation progressing the well-being of a disadvantaged client cohort
• A positive and supportive environment working with a close-knit, professional team of staff and volunteers
• Generous salary + flexible salary packaging up to $15,900 pa

ABOUT THIS POSITION

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled person to join our professional team, dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults. This position requires extensive experience in therapeutic and trauma-informed practice, working with people with complex needs. The role is offered on a permanent part-time basis, working three full days (Mon, Wed, Thu) with potential for a further day (Tues).

Part of the leadership team, this position is responsible for the design, management and evaluation of clinical services; stakeholder engagement; and strategic planning. The role maintains a reduced clinical caseload while fulfilling responsibilities including contractual and reporting obligations; coordination of the Counselling and Redress Support services; and clinical supervision of staff.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, or relevant discipline/equivalent competency
• Professional registration if required, or the ability to obtain
• Leadership or senior clinical experience working with adults with complex needs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience preparing a range of professionally researched and formatted documents and reports
• Highly proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook; client databases; with an aptitude to learning new software
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining administrative processes and documentation to ensure a high quality of service design, delivery, and evaluation
• Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• A National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check or ability to obtain both at commencement

Please submit a copy of your resume with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and two referees by 5.00pm, 13th November 2023.  For further information or a copy of the Job Description please contact Annalisa on [email protected].