Senior Clincian

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
• Full time 12-month opportunity with a NFP organisation based in Darwin
• $110k - $114k + Super + Salary Packaging up to $15,900

About the opportunity
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic clinician to make a lasting impact in some of Australia’s most remote and culturally rich regions. You will not only provide therapeutic support but also lead innovative, community-driven solutions that transform lives. This is a chance to work in a role that combines clinical expertise with creativity, cultural collaboration, and leadership.
The Senior Clinician will engage in clinical assessment and therapeutic support with children and young people who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour and their families/caregivers.

Australian Childhood Foundation
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 you - Key Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Occupational Therapy or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for relevant professional association membership.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a culturally safe manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions to children and young people who have experience trauma.
• A current Northern Territory driver’s licence and Working with Children Check (Ochre Card).

What we offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 of tax-free benefits.
• Wellbeing Support – Access to confidential Employee Assistance program
• National Network – Connect with a passionate professional community across Australia.
• Values-Driven Culture: Be part of a trauma-informed, child-focused organisation that puts children’s needs and voices at the centre of everything we do.
• Real Impact – Contribute to innovative programs that create meaningful change for children, young people and families.
• Guided Supervision – Regular individual and group supervision to support your growth.
• NT Additional Leave – employees working from the NT have access to additional annual leave

To learn more about our work and the impact we’re making for children and families, please visit: https://www.childhood.org.au/

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 visit: PD - Senior Clinician Darwin VN473.pdf

Applications close on 17 April 2026, unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier.

Australian Childhood Foundation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment including National Police Check, Working with Children Checks and additional State based program checks.
Australian Childhood Foundation 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.