Who We Are Employed by our community, to work for our community: engaging, educating, and empowering individuals, families, and our community in their journey to self-determination. MDAS has embarked on a commitment to become a leading Aboriginal organisation known for its ability to make a practical difference to client’s lives, families and our community. This is underpinned by our LORE which is the foundation stone of who we are, what we do and why we do it. Our organisation’s services, people and culture will be guided through strong leadership and engagement with community and MDAS teams. Our Purpose Healing, supporting, serving, and protecting our communities throughout the Mallee Region. Healthy, resilient, and capable Aboriginal people and families who can be their very best selves and exercise true self determination. Caring for, strengthening, empowering, motivating and guiding our Mob. Your Role Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is one of Victoria’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. An opportunity as a Therapeutic Practice Lead is available in our Family and Community Services department. The Therapeutic Practice Lead is responsible for supporting and guiding all therapeutic service development and delivery across the Family and Community Services in MDAS. This includes the development of a therapeutic model of care and service delivery specific to Residential and Out of Home Care programs, provision of some targeted individual interventions to children, youth and carers and the support and guidance of therapeutic care teams around vulnerable clients. This role, in consultation with the Geneal Manager of Family and Community Services will maintain a Child Safety focus and ensure that superior practices of care, compassion and safety are delivered to the families seeking MDAS supports. This is a permanent, full time position based at our Mildura office location. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Key Selection Criteria Demonstrated senior clinical and therapeutic case management and intervention skills. Demonstrated ability to identify gaps in practice and learning regarding children, youth and families and the services they are receiving. Demonstrated ability to work systemically and cross-sectionally to ensure that service delivery for vulnerable children, youth, families and carers is well considered, co-designed and relationally sound . Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff to institute robust learning and development around vulnerable children, youth, family and carers . Experienced in design and implementation of appropriate psychological education sessions and learning materials for various stakeholders. with ability to provide enabling, supportive leadership in a clinical setting. Demonstrated skills in facilitating reflective practice and team consultations. Qualification/s: Bachelor of Psychology (registered), Social Work or a related field with post-graduate qualification. Minimum 2 years’ experience in child and/or family therapy. A recognised qualification in at least one clinical/ therapeutic intervention modality specifically indicated for children and youth. Other Screening Requirements Current professional registration (AHPRA or similar) A current driver's license that allows driving in Australia A current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check A current National Police check MDAS is proudly a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of Aboriginal children and young people. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to culturally safe, community‑led practice and who want to support our Community to thrive. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Justine Leeder on , quoting Ref No. 1267751.
