Location (Western Australia)Broome The organisation
Possability, delivers high-quality, care services to support vulnerable Australians. 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, as the Therapeutic Specialist you will be 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, embedding person-centred and culturally responsive practice.
* 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
You will bring:
* Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, occupational therapy, or a related field
* 5+ years of experience delivering therapeutic support to children and young people
* Strong cultural awareness and commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred practice, particularly with Aboriginal children and families
* Resilient, confident, and pragmatic when managing complex situations
What's on Offer
* Attractive salary, with access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + $12,000 car allowance
* Flexible work arrangements including work-from-home options
* Career development and ongoing professional learning opportunities
* Relocation assistance for the right candidate
Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
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.