FFT Therapeutic Practitioner - Wagga & Griffith
Posted: 27/05/2026
Closing Date: 04/06/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Functional Family Therapy
The opportunity
Are you driven to help at risk youth and their families? Keen to be part of a professional team working together using evidence - based models to change lives? If this is you, then we would welcome your application for the position of Therapeutic Practitioner. We have 2 positions available one based in Griffith and one in Wagga, NSW.
The Role
The role of the Functional Family Therapist is to provide intensive clinical treatment services to children, young people and their families with serious and/or complex mental health, behavioural and/or emotional needs to maximise their developmental potential. You will deliver the evidence-based model for families of children aged 0-17 years within the family's home environment across the Riverina region. Comprehensive training in this evidence-based model will be provided to the successful candidates.
The successful applicants will work within a supportive and passionate team at Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporationto deliver these services and to ensure the best culturally appropriate therapeutic outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and their families and to families who come from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Who we are
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the heart of Wiradjuri Country.
RivMed work to effect change in the most marginalised and vulnerable people in our community. We work to achieve this through the provision of culturally appropriate medical and well-being services for Aboriginal people and their families.
About You (Selection Criteria)
These 2 positions are not Aboriginal identified roles however, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
* Have a demonstrated ability to deliver services in a culturally inclusive and respectful manner to Aboriginal families.
* Hold a Bachelors/Master's degree in psychology, psychotherapy, social work, or other related mental health field. Applicants with a proven track record in the area of FFT, who possess a Diploma and think they can demonstrate they meet the criteria are also encouraged to apply.
* Be willing to be trained and participate in all activities associated with the FFT-CW model.
* Possess strong attention to detail and commitment to data collection.
* Possess emotional intelligence, high level interpersonal skills, time management skills and flexibility with the ability to handle crises.
* Have a track record of working collaboratively and competently to negotiate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
* Have a current driver's license, the ability to travel within regional areas and be flexible in your hours of work tomeet the needs of families as required.
We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:
* Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000
* Access up to $2,650 of pre-tax meal and entertainment expenses
* Enjoy the benefits of novated leasing, allowing you to save on tax and drive the car of your choice
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counselling sessions paid by the Corporation
* Excellent training and development opportunities
Applications
Please provide a copy of your up-to-date resume and a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for the role, your qualifications, and the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role.
Applicants must also hold a current drivers licence with an ability and willingness to travel throughout the Murrumbidgee area. (RivMed vehicles provided). Some out of hours work may be required.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Felix Machiridza (FFT Manager) on 0438 044 564 or email felix.machiridza@rivmed.org.au .
Employment conditions
Employment is subject to a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check and demonstrate vaccination for Covid-19.
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