Sexual Abuse Counselling Prevention Program.

• 2 years fixed-term part-time role
• SCHADS Level 5.2 + 12% Super + NFP salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Thomastown/Heidelberg; on the lands of Wurundjeri People

Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want to contribute to an innovative therapeutic program and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Your new role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative therapeutic program within the community?

As a Clinical Practitioner, you will provide specialist therapeutic services to children and young people up to age 18 who have been sexually abused, as well as children up to 18 who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours. The role also involves taking part in prevention initiatives such as training to parents, teachers and the wider community as required, this includes delivering school-based prevention programs to young people with topics relating to sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and healthy sexual relationships.

You Will:

• Provide counselling/advocacy skills with children who have been a victim of sexual abuse or present with harmful sexualised behaviours and their families.
• Deliver single session consultations for the carer's of young people.
• Develop a comprehensive Therapeutic Assessment Report (TAR) that drives effective interventions.
• Actively participate in regular case review processes and complete closures in line with Kids First standards.
• Co- facilitate school-based prevention programs, promoting awareness and education as required.
• Actively participate in supervision and reflective practice sessions, according to Kids First supervision policies and procedures
• Participate in regular case review processes and complete closures in line with Kids First standards
• Conduct and maintain appropriate administration requirements as determines by Kids First, including the ability to develop and maintain case notes, input IRIS data, and regular systematic case file reviews in line with Kids First procedures.
• Work independently with a high level of maturity that supports independent practice, whilst contributing strongly as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to enhancing practice through continuous professional development and self-awareness.

​Stakeholder relations:

• Develop and maintain mutually accountable, mutually responsible relationships with other members of Kids First.
• Network with others both inside and outside Kids First through utilisation of relationship building and interpersonal capabilities.
• Positively support and champion organisational improvements and change.

About you

• Hold a tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, counselling or a related discipline. Postgraduate study desired.
• Experience in delivering therapeutic services that include counselling, various trauma reprocessing modalities such as EMDR, EFT and advocacy to young people and their families.
• Knowledge of the impacts of trauma, attachment, and family relationships on childhood development.
• Risk management with therapeutic trauma-informed practice with young people who use unsafe behaviours.
• Ability to identify risk/safety issues and respond effectively in whole of family and strength-based manner.
• Willingness to deliver Prevention Groupwork to young people, parent, teachers and wider community on a range of topics.
• Highly developed written, verbal and communication and organisational skills.
• Desirable - experience working with young people who have been a victim of sexual abuse or who are displaying harmful sexual behaviour.
• A good understanding of or willingness to learn about Aboriginal culture, values and protocols and a demonstrated capacity to work in a culturally informed and respectful manner.

How we reward you

• An organisation that truly lives its values
• Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
• Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program

Don't delay, apply now!

To view the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6817931.

Applications close 21 October 2025

For inquiries about the position connect with Kitty Lukose, Team Leader SACPP via klukose@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au or Modupe Aladejebi, Team Leader SACPP via Maladejebi@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).