Therapeutic Specialist & Practice Development Lead OOHC

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative – North Geelong VIC

Full time, Permanent

26d ago , from Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative

- Make a real difference to the local community
- Full time, Ongoing
- Access to Salary Packaging

The Role

The Therapeutic Specialist & Practice Development Lead – OOHC works collaboratively with Aboriginal children and young people who have experienced trauma, disrupted attachment, and abuse or neglect, to support their healing, connection to cultural identity, stability and developmental progress. The role leads specialist assessment, planning and delivery of therapeutic supports alongside carers, families, Child Protection and other professionals to achieve culturally safe and positive outcomes for children and young people with complex needs. The role will also be required to work collaboratively with relevant Wathaurong staff to centre Culture, and connection to Country, community and family as protective factors.





The role will also lead practice development across the OOHC team, embedding evidence‑informed, trauma‑aware and culturally responsive approaches through reflective practice, coaching, and continuous quality improvement. At times, the role also contributes to broader organisational capability by co‑designing and delivering training and facilitating learning forums to uplift practice across programs.

Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.

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📌 Therapeutic Specialist & Practice Development Lead OOHC (Geelong)
🏢 Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative
📍 Geelong