Job description Two Permanent, Full-time Positions Available Southern Locations Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award Level 5 About Us We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Seeking opportunities to build positive pathways and connected thriving communities, we are one of the few South Australian organisations offering an integrated model of housing and support. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in. Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities. The Opportunity Junction is thrilled to introduce a brand-new role within our Therapeutic Residential Care (TRC) program, Practice Coordinator . We are recruiting two passionate and skilled individuals to help shape this exciting new chapter with us. As a Practice Coordinator, you will work closely with Area Coordinators and Therapeutic Child and Youth Workers (TYWs) to embed Junction’s trauma-responsive and relational care framework across our residential care houses. You’ll provide hands-on coaching, lead reflective practice sessions, and offer guidance on complex cases and critical incidents, ensuring every child and young person receives consistent, high-quality therapeutic care. This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for professionals with strong leadership, mentoring, and emotional intelligence skills. You’ll need a deep understanding of trauma-informed care, the ability to support staff through reflective practice, and a commitment to cultural safety and continuous learning. If you're passionate about empowering others, building capability, and creating healing environments where young people can thrive, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact from day one. What We Offer Values-driven culture Generous salary sacrifice benefits Great professional development opportunities A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of paid leave to spend however you want A NAIDOC Day - an extra day of paid leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman Access To Corporate Health Insurance and Annual Flu Vaccinations Our Ideal Candidate We are seeking highly passionate professionals who: Have demonstrated experience supporting young people with high and complex needs, using trauma-informed and therapeutic care approaches Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with staff, young people, and external stakeholders Can bring leadership capability with the ability to mentor, coach, and support reflective practice within a team environment Can manage competing priorities, work autonomously, and contribute to a consistent, high-quality care environment Demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to working in a culturally safe and inclusive way, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Holds a Degree or tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a relevant equivalent (or lesser qualification complemented by substantial relevant experience) You Will Need To Complete our online application process Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process, which will include psychological assessments (if not already obtained) Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate Hold a current Safe Environments Certificate Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive Be prepared to undertake Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training within 6 months of commencing with Junction and complete a 5-day onboarding and induction process. Be willing to work flexible hours between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm to meet operational requirements and the practice development needs of TYWs Have the ability to work on-call on a rotational roster How to Apply Click on the "Apply Now" button to be redirected to our recruitment site. Please ensure you complete all questions before submitting your application. For further confidential inquiries, please contact Sue Wood, Manager Operations, Children & Youth Services, on 0408 000 495. Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse. A position description is attached.
