Careers

• Competitive base salary + 12% super
• Up to $15,900 annual salary sacrifice+ $2600 annual meal & entertainment card
• Monthly rostered day off 
• Hybrid working model   
• Full training and certification in CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) will be provided to the successful candidate

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive.

Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures. From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge - we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

                    Role: Therapeutic Specialist – Child, Youth & Family

                    Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

                    Office Location: Burnie

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Therapeutic Specialist to join our Tasmanian Child, Youth & Family (Tas CYF) services. In this pivotal role, you will work alongside practitioners, leadership and teams to strengthen therapeutic approaches across programs including Family‑Based Care, Residential Care, Mentoring and Placement Preservation. Reporting to the Senior Practice Lead, and drawing on the CARE Theory of Change and CARE/TCI frameworks you will play a key role in embedding high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches. Leading through influence you will collaborate with teams to elevate practice and improve outcomes for children, young people and carers in Out of Home Care.

Key areas of focus include:

• Provide case consultation and therapeutic input to strengthen developmental healing, support safe and nurturing relationships, and promote the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Build capability in carers and staff through reflective conversations, coaching, and case‑based learning.
• Facilitate training and reflective forums to deepen understanding of trauma, attachment and development, supporting consistent use of CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) in everyday care.
• Lead Communities of Practice and contribute to a positive, learning‑focused practice culture across programs.
• Partner with the Tasmanian leadership team to strengthen service quality and embed best practice.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position, primarily based in Burnie (North/North-West TAS), with flexibility to work from both office and home environments to support work-life balance. Please note, this role supports children, young people and carers by building the capability of staff through coaching and training. Regular travel is required, so the successful applicant must be comfortable travelling.

Skills & Experience 

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing or other related qualification.  Plus current registration or eligibility for registration with the professional body relevant to your qualification. 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, with experience coaching staff or carers in trauma‑informed approaches and responses to pain‑based behaviours desirable.

• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development and the impacts of trauma, abuse and neglect.

• Effective time management, organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use initiative and think laterally and strategically as well as well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, as well as commitment to the principles of EEO, Safety, Cultural Diversity and Ethical Practice.
• Current Full Unrestricted Driver’s Licence.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Vulnerable People check

Benefits

• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Monthly Rostered Day Off
• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Without Barriers offers a dedicated After-Hours Service (AHS) for all NISS and Child Youth and Family programs. AHS ensures efficient responses to after-hours events that cannot wait until the next business day, relieving our front-line staff from on-call duties and significantly improving their work-life balance.
• Fitness Passport, which entitles you to visit a multitude of health facilities, whenever you like and without being limited to just once fitness centre, gym or pool.  

 
How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact recruitment@lwb.org.au with the subject heading ‘Therapeutic Specialist – Burnie’.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current application closing date is midnight 15th March 2026. 

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.