Location:
Forster, Taree
Position Type:
Part Time
Service:
Out of Home Care
Pathfinders
Pathfinders is a large community-based organisation providing Supported Accommodation and Homelessness services, Family and Youth Support services, National Aboriginal Birth Certificate program, Client Support Services and Out of Home Care services. Pathfinders' services are located across the Mid North Coast, New England and North West Regions.
We are currently looking for a Part Time Therapeutic Specialist to join our team across the Mid North Coast particularly in the Taree and Forster area.
Role of the Therapeutic Specialist
The Therapeutic Specialist provides clinical leadership and consultation to the team. They also provide primary and secondary therapeutic support for children and young people in out-of-home care. This role includes managing the dynamic, transactional and systemic broader systems of support around the young person.
The Therapeutic Specialist will ensure that appropriate assessment procedures, risk assessment, therapeutic planning processes and outcome measurements are undertaken for each child or young person in the programs as required.
Travel is an expectation for this role.
This position is Level 5 Pay Point 3 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Modern Award ("the SCHDSI Award")
How to Apply:
When applying, please ensure you include a Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria that is set out in the job package. Applications should be lodged by email to and addressed to the Corporate Services Team.
To view the job package please visit our website
Applicants who do not provide all of the above will not be considered for an interview.
Applications close at 10am Monday 15th December 2025
Why Join Pathfinders?
* Impactful work –You will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation in its mission to deliver support to families, individuals and children to overcome various social issues.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free for permanent employees.
* Access to a Health Wellbeing hub
* Fitness Passport – access to subsidised gym membership for you and your family through the fitness passport program
For further information, please contact The Corporate Services team via email