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].