Trauma-Informed Care Practitioner

Employer: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC)

Location: Tennant Creek, NT

Contract Type: Full‑time Permanent

Salary: $129K - $154K per annum

Additional Compensation:

- Salary Packaging up to $15,899 per annum
- Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000
- Subsidised Accommodation (subject to availability)
- Annual Leave 6 weeks
- Personal/Carer's Leave up to 10 days per year
- Study Allowance up to $1,500 (Negotiable Study Leave)
- Remote Retention Allowance $1,500, increasing to $3,000 after two years
- Annual Remote Travel Allowance $1,500
- Annual Bilingual Allowance up to $1,500
- Free Access to the Anyinginyi Health Clinic, including prescriptions
- Free general Dental Services (excluding laboratory costs)
- Ongoing Professional Development & Mentoring

Role Overview: As part of the Piliyintinji‑ki (Stronger Families) team, the trauma‑informed care practitioner will provide culturally appropriate therapeutic support to children, young people and families while partnering with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) and other services to strengthen culturally responsive, trauma‑informed practice across the Northern Territory.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver trauma‑informed assessments, therapeutic interventions and individual healing plans
- Support children, young people, families and communities affected by historical, intergenerational and complex trauma
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and community partners to coordinate holistic care
- Design and deliver training, mentoring and workforce capability initiatives
- Coach Trauma‑Informed Care Champions and support organisations to embed culturally responsive practice
- Contribute to program development, quality improvement, monitoring and evaluation
- Maintain accurate case notes, reports and program documentation




- Build trusted relationships that promote cultural safety, resilience, empowerment and long‑term healing

Qualifications & Experience:

- Terriological, tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Pastoral Care or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience supporting individuals, families or communities affected by trauma and adversity
- Experience delivering trauma‑informed and culturally responsive therapeutic support
- Understanding of the impacts of historical, intergenerational and collective trauma on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and complex service environments
- Experience delivering training, mentoring or workforce capability initiatives
- Experience working in remote communities and/or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
- Demonstrated skill in preparing high‑quality case notes, reports and documentation
- Strong relationships with community members, stakeholders and partner agencies

Desirable: Postgraduate training or certification in trauma‑informed practice, somatic therapy, or therapeutic modalities

Eligibility: Ability to obtain National Police Clearance (issued within last 6 months) and Working with Children Check

Equal Prospect: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. This position is open to all suitably qualified applicants.

Core Values & Culture: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation delivering holistic health and wellbeing services across Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region. Guided by a vision of healthy, thriving and happy Aboriginal communities, the organisation partners with local people to deliver culturally responsive, community‑led care that improves lives and strengthens future generations.

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📌 Camhs Clinical Nurse Specialist – Trauma‐Informed Care (Tasmania)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Tasmania