Organisation : Alannah & Madeline Foundation
Location : Melbourne (South Melbourne & Western Regions)
Work type : Full-time, Contract/Temporary
Profession : Community Services, Education & Training, Social & Support Work
Sector : Children, Community Support Services, Education & Training, Families, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 19 Aug, 2025
About the organisation
About the Alannah & Madeline Foundation:
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live, learn and play. Through Care, Prevention and Advocacy programs, we fight for their right to be safe, so their future is strong.
We also support Dolly’s Dream to help change the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression, and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families.
About the team:
The Trauma Consultancy Service (TraCS) is primarily funded through School Readiness Funding, to help children start developmentally on track, by enhancing supports for kindergarten services and educators.
Our team is passionate, authentic and above all, we are motivated by the important work that we do. Our organisation values are embedded into every way in which we operate at the Foundation. Everyone has a responsibility to promote and demonstrate our values:
About the role
About the role:
Full-time, 2 year contract role
Reporting into the Program Manager, TraCS, a Trauma Consultancy Service (TraCS) Practitioner provides in-the-moment coaching and support to build the capacity of educators to provide trauma sensitive and attuned environments and relationships with their children and families.
Formally based in South Melbourne, the TraCS Practitioner will work predominantly with kindergartens and early childhood services in the Western Region.
To make an impact in this role, you will:
- Provide a mix of on-site and virtual guidance and support to early childhood educators and teachers, to strengthen their skills in working with children affected by trauma
- Undertake trauma informed assessments within kindergartens and early childhood education and services
- Manage key stakeholder relationships to ensure effective program delivery
- Support teachers and early childhood educators to create safe and supportive learning environments for children who have experienced trauma
- Provide guidance and support to educators regarding the implementation of trauma informed approaches
Experience required:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in social welfare such as Social Work or Psychology, with eligibility for membership of professional organisation (i.e. AASW or APS) or other qualifications suitable for practice in the child and family welfare field (essential)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience providing high quality, complex case management to children, youth, and families in the context of violence or abuse and trauma (essential)
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practice models and theories relating to children, families, trauma and violence or abuse
- Demonstrated experience in translating relevant and emerging knowledge and theory into practice
- Hold a current drivers’ license and willingness and ability to use own vehicle (expense reimbursement provided)
What we offer you:
- Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits.
- Flexibility and Wellbeing focus
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available
- Additional 5 days leave each year, on top of the statutory holiday entitlement.
- A supportive and friendly team environment.
- Learning & Development budget
- 8 weeks paid primary carer leave or 2 weeks paid secondary carer leave
- Substitution of Public Holidays (Australia Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday)
Why You'll love working here
Work from home
Professional development assistance
How to apply
To apply, please follow the link provided which will take you to our Careers Page. Simply click on the role you wish to apply for, and follow the application prompts!
Important - please note:
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.
Please quote in application: Trauma Consultancy Service Practitioner (Western Region) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services, #Education_and_Training, #Families, #Youth_and_Young_People
