Psychologist

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
• Full time opportunity with a NFP organisation based in Darwin
• $119k - $124k + Super + Salary Packaging

The Australian Childhood Foundation is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people to recover from the impacts of abuse, neglect, and family violence. We provide specialist therapeutic services, advocacy, and education programs underpinned by the latest research in neuroscience, attachment, and trauma. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive.

About the opportunity
We are seeking a Psychologist to join our Clinical Services team to provide clinical assessments and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and their families. This role involves developing and reviewing holistic therapeutic plans in collaboration with other service providers, including child protection, youth justice, education, and mental health.
The Psychologist will deliver individual, family, and group interventions; offer consultation and support to carers and professionals; contribute to crisis response and safety planning; and prepare reports for key stakeholders, including the court. The role also includes advocating for children’s rights, supporting research activities, and contributing to the development and delivery of trauma-informed training. Administrative responsibilities include meeting documentation standards, participating in meetings and training, and contributing to policy and program development.

About you - Key Selection Criteria:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a culturally safe manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, carers, and communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment, and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Substantial experience in the area of child abuse and/or in working with traumatised children, including delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to the client group.
• A sophisticated understanding of the complexity of the service system and the issues in providing services to statutory clients.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with volunteers, including carers, Territory Families, other agencies, and the community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direct service in the clinical assessment and treatment of children, young people, and families.
• Highly developed ability to provide secondary consultation and advice to clinicians and other professionals.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage in an area of challenging and complex practice.
• A current Northern Territory driver’s licence or equivalent.
• A current Working with Children Check or equivalent.

What we offer

• Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay with generous packaging options of up to $15,899 per year.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to confidential counselling and wellbeing support services for you and your immediate family.
• National Professional Community: Collaborate and connect with a passionate network of professionals working to make a difference in children’s lives across the country.
• Guided Supervision: Regular individual and group supervision for clinical guidance.
• Values-Driven Work: Be part of a child-safe, trauma-informed organisation that puts children’s needs and voices at the centre of everything we do.
• Impact and Purpose: Contribute to innovative programs that create meaningful change for children, young people and families across Australia.

To Apply:
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children, please click APPLY and attach a copy of your current resume along with a cover letter, addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria.
For a copy of the position description, please contact Human Resources at hr@childhood.org.au
Applications will close on 25 August 2025, unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier.

Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
ACF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Members of the LGBITQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.