Wandiyali is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, established in Newcastle in ****. We are the largest accredited Aboriginal provider of PSP OOHC within Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Region, and Port Stephens. Wandiyali also has a number of Preservation Programs and support services that work closely with children, young people and families.
Wandiyali is a
Child Protected organisation
committed to the safety, wellbeing and Cultural safety of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating safe, inclusive and Culturally responsive environments where children and young people are respected, heard and empowered. All employees are expected to share and actively uphold Wandiyali's commitment to child safety and safeguarding.
The Opportunity
Multi-systemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) is an evidenced based program designed to treat 6-17 year-olds and their families who have come to the attention of child protective services due to physical abuse and/ or neglect. MST-CAN works with the family ecology and is effective in improving family connections, ensuring the safety of children and young people, preventing abuse and neglect, reducing mental health issues experienced by adults and children and increasing natural social supports to reduce the risk of children and young people entering the out-of-home care system.
The Benefits
As a Wandi Therapist, you will benefit with additional career development supports including,
5 weeks of annual leave
Monthly professional supervision,
Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.
Company-assigned vehicle
You will have the options to reduce tax and cost of living expenses through,
Salary Sacrifice packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year




Meal and Entertainment Salary Sacrifice of up to $2,650 each FBT year
Employee Benefits programs providing discounts on a large variety of consumer services and products.
If you are looking for a career that is dedicated to truly making positive change and you have experience working with Aboriginal children, young people, families, or communities we would like to hear from you.
For further information please contact;
Senior People & Culture Officer ********* or ******
A commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of our Organisation
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent or proven experience working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander families and community
An awareness of Aboriginal Culture and the issues faced by them and people from CALD backgrounds that may impact on parental roles, family and community relationships.
Demonstrated experience working in child protection sector, including working with vulnerable families where there are risk factors that include but are not limited to, domestic violence, substance use, mental health, physical abuse and neglect and education neglect.
Demonstrated compassion towards and understanding of the holistic needs of children and families affected by trauma with experience working within a trauma informed practice model.
A solid understanding of child development and milestones, issues affecting vulnerable & disadvantaged families,



and extensive experience in supporting parents and families to enhance parenting capacity.
Experience in individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioural techniques
Experience in behavioural therapy targeting behavioural change in children at home and school
Experience in the implementation of interventions within or between systems in the child or young person's natural ecology that affect or influence the behaviour of the child (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighbourhood)
High-level interpersonal skills relating to effective communication, attention to detail, ability to inspire others and contribute to a positive team culture.
Demonstrated capacity to work independently, in family's homes and as a part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to liaise with relevant government and non-government professionals, community groups, services and agencies
Knowledge about resources available in the community and the ability to connect families to those resources
High level of skill in report writing
Intermediate level of computer skills
Flexibility to be available outside of core business hours in performing duties.
Education
Completed or currently studying Master of Clinical Psychology or Master of Social Work
Registered Psychologist, Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Allied Health, Education or Social Science PLUS relevant experience
Knowledge (Preferred)
Knowledge of Evidence Based Models and their application
Family systems theory and application
Social ecological theory and application
Behavioural therapies theory and application
Cognitive-behavioural therapy theory and application particularly in the areas of trauma treatment and anger management
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📌 Mst-Can Therapist (Newcastle)
🏢 Wandiyali
📍 Newcastle