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We’re looking for an Expressive Therapist who’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people (0–18 years) impacted by domestic and family violence. Based in Deception Bay, you’ll deliver therapeutic support to those experiencing developmental trauma, using expressive therapies to help them feel seen, heard, and safe. You’ll predominately work with children aged 0–8 referred from yourtown and community programs, offering Filial and Family Therapy through creative and trauma-informed approaches. You will also provide support to yourtown’s Glugor Young Parent Program through workshops, and focused interventions with young parents and their children. This role blends counselling, expressive modalities, and relationship-based work within a strengths-focused framework.
Job Responsibility:
Provide trauma-informed assessments and interventions for children and young people using creative and expressive modalities tailored to individual needs
Develop and run both individual and group-based programs that support emotional healing and development, aligned with best practice and child-centred approaches
Use expressive therapies to build connection between parents and children and help families understand the therapeutic process and its benefits
Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure coordinated, holistic support for children and families
Monitor therapeutic outcomes, contribute to program evaluation, and prepare clear, timely reports for internal stakeholders
Establish strong, respectful connections with families, referrers, and community partners to support engagement and continuity of care
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioural Science or a related field
At least 3 years’ experience in expressive therapies
Eligible for membership with a recognised professional body (e.g. ANZACATA)
Strong knowledge of child-centred practice, trauma-informed care, and expressive therapy approaches
Understanding of the impact of domestic and family violence on children
Ability to deliver culturally and developmentally appropriate therapeutic responses
Experience developing, facilitating, and evaluating both individual and group-based therapeutic programs for children
Confidence in using evidence-based approaches and contributing to program outcomes
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and in co-case management
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, families, and external stakeholders
Clear communicator with strong organisational skills
Ability to prepare therapeutic reports, contribute to evaluations, and communicate effectively with children, parents, and professionals
Confidence in establishing new programs and working within defined guidelines
Initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement
What we offer:
Salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
Regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
Ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
Opportunities for internal and external professional development
Free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
A genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
Access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
Access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations