Complex Trauma Practitioner (0.8 EFT, Fixed Term)

About the role

An established community services team is looking for an experienced Complex Trauma Practitioner to support survivors of complex trauma, abuse and exploitation. The role focuses on people affected by institutional abuse, including those seeking support through the National Redress Scheme and those impacted by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. It is a 0.8 EFT (four days per week) fixed-term position until June 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, trauma-informed support to survivors
• Help survivors complete their National Redress Scheme applications
• Provide counselling where this is an outcome of a National Redress Scheme application
• Support individuals to access appropriate therapeutic care

Required profile

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or a related discipline
• Experience working with complex trauma and providing trauma-informed support
• Experience supporting survivors of abuse, neglect, exploitation or institutional harm
• Ability to build safe, trusting relationships with people who may have experienced significant trauma
• A compassionate, person-centred approach with a strong commitment to client safety and choice
• Understanding of the National Redress Scheme and/or Royal Commission processes is highly regarded

Required skills

• Counselling skills
• Assessment skills
• Therapeutic skills

What we offer

• SCHADS Level 5 salary of $105,000-$110,000 plus superannuation
• Salary packaging available
• Working from home one day per week; flexible office locations near home
• Potential for additional funding

The advert is posted by Tradewind Australia, a recruitment agency for the social and community sectors. Applicants apply through the agency's online application form, and successful candidates will undergo reference checks, identity verification and a Working with Children Check.