Specialist Children's Practitioner
Salvation Army Australia · Alice Springs · A$15,900/month (stated in the posting)
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Why this role matters
The Salvation Army’s Family Violence Services in the Northern Territory supports adults and children who have experienced or are experiencing family violence. Our teams provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment that is responsive to individual needs and grounded in a feminist, trauma informed practice framework. Children’s voices, experiences and healing are central to our work. This role plays a vital part in helping children rebuild safety, confidence and connection after trauma, ensuring they are supported in ways that are culturally responsive, empowering and deeply respectful of their individual needs.
About the role
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Specialist Children’s Practitioner (to provide therapeutic services to young children up to 17 years old) to join our NT Family Violence Services. This permanent, full-time role, provides trauma informed case management and therapeutic interventions to children who have experienced family violence. You will work closely with the specialist FV team to deliver holistic, child centred support that strengthens wellbeing, safety and recovery.
Your work will include individual and group interventions, secondary consultations with staff, and the development of resources that support children’s healing. You will hold space for children’s voices, advocate for their needs, and contribute to a collaborative, culturally safe service environment. This is a deeply meaningful role where your expertise can shape brighter futures for children and families.
This permanent full-time position (with part-time hours negotiable for the right candidate) within the Family Violence Service, reporting to the Team Leader. Pay is in accordance with a SCHADS Level 5.
How you will make an impact
- Providing holistic case management and therapeutic interventions for children
- Delivering trauma informed support that reduces risk and promotes long term recovery
- Completing risk assessments and safety planning in line with FV protocols
- Offering secondary consultations to support staff working with children
- Holding space for children’s voices in relation to Family Law and Child Protection
- Collaborating with case managers and relevant agencies for referrals
- Providing education and training to staff
- Maintaining high-quality notes and meeting data requirements
- Contributing to a culturally safe environment for children and families
What you will bring
- A degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience counselling or providing therapeutic responses to children and families who have experienced trauma
- Experience supporting women and children impacted by family violence
- A strong history of working with children from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work autonomously with sound professional judgement
- Excellent written and digital record keeping skills
- Resilience, integrity and a calm, child centred approach
- Working with children check
What we offer
- 9 day fortnight or monthly RDO options avail!
- NFP salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax free
- Entertainment Benefit up to $2,650 tax free
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts
- Discounted health and fitness programs
- Up to 8 weeks of purchased leave per year
- Generous parental leave
- Up to 5 days paid leave to support TSA programs
- A supportive, inclusive culture with passionate team members
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
How to apply
If you are committed to supporting children who have experienced family violence and want to be part of a team that creates safety, dignity and hope, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration