About the Job:
MacKillop Family Services is seeking an experienced Lead Therapeutic Specialist to provide clinical leadership across our Therapeutic Residential Care programs in the Southern region, working in partnership with program teams and external stakeholders to support children, young people and families with complex and high‑risk needs. This senior role combines direct therapeutic intervention with practice leadership, including group reflective practice, case consultation, staff training and clinical supervision, with a strong focus on trauma‑informed care and Therapeutic Life Story Work. The Lead Therapeutic Specialist will guide therapeutic planning, contribute to placement and behaviour support decisions, strengthen staff capability, and promote relational repair, identity development and stability for children and young people through evidence‑informed, child‑centred and family‑focused practice.
This is an ongoing full-time opportunity based in Warrnambool, offering flexible work arrangements. The position reports to the General Manager
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
For more information, please contact: Penny Tripoli at Penny.Tripoli@mackillop.org.au
Our offer:
You must have a:
• Valid and current Driver’s License;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.