Senior Manager

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
• Full time 12 Month opportunity with a NFP organisation based in Darwin
• $129k - $134k (SCHADS Level 8) + Super + Salary Packaging up to $15,900

About the opportunity
The Senior Manager, Therapeutic Services is responsible for coordinating the range of activities outlined below under the management of the Regional Director, Therapeutic Services.

The Senior Manager will oversee a range of therapeutic services working with children, young people, families and communities impacted by trauma, abuse and neglect, including those who are at risk and/or involved in child protection or youth justice services. The role will be responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance and program development measures to ensure that program performance remains of a high quality, reflective of best practice, and responsive to the unique cultural, geographic and service delivery contexts of the Northern Territory.

This position will also be responsible for managing high level partnerships with other NGO’s and Government agencies and will represent the Foundation on key reference groups and other strategically important forums. The Senior Manager will work with the Regional Director, Therapeutic Services in developing, implementing, and reviewing the strategic direction for Therapeutic Services in the NT and in the preparation of submissions to grow the activity in this program area.

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:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, counselling or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Extensive experience in the area of child abuse, childhood trauma and/or in working with children and young people.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
• Extensive experience in program development, monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in submission writing and grant seeking.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and provision of education workshops to health, welfare, education and legal professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of clinical practitioners from a range of professional disciplines.
• Sound interpersonal skills, including demonstrated capacity to negotiate sensitive and complex issues with specific expertise in conflict resolution.
• Sound understanding of what is meant by trauma informed therapeutic services.
• Demonstrated commitment to a learning culture and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective relationships/partnerships with other agencies and key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and responsively in a dynamic environment.
• A current NT driver’s license or equivalent.
• A current Working with Children Check.

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: https://auschildhood.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HumanResourcesHub/IQBF99QE1-jWRJvINjMr1U-4AVkAh17k2gqxXirp33gVkKk

Applications close on 27 May 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.