Communities - Wahroonga | Community & Sport
Closing date: 31/10/2026
Use your therapeutic expertise to support children and families,
fostering safety, connection, and positive change.
Are you looking for a new challenge in your career?
Join a progressive and supportive Not-for-Profit
organisation!
Permanent part-time role available | 64 hours per
fortnight
About the role:
Carinity
– Wahroonga have an exciting opportunity for an
enthusiastic Child and Family Therapist to join the team.
This
role provides quality therapeutic and resourcing interventions for
children/young people and families referred exclusively through
Child Safety.
You will provide targeted therapeutic support to
address complex issues including child abuse, sexual abuse,
neglect, domestic and family violence, attachment difficulties, and
trauma.
In this role you will be required to provide various
therapeutic/counselling and case management approaches to
strengthen family relationships, enhance children's
safety/wellbeing and develop supporting networks within the
community.
You will monitor the level of risk to children and
families engaged within the program and actively raise awareness
about Youth Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health, Child Safety
and Domestic Violence within the community.
This part-time position requires availability
Monday to Thursday each week between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
What do I need for the role?
Significant experience in specialist counselling supporting
children/young people and their families in relation to
domestic and family violence, child abuse, sexual abuse,
neglect, and attachment and trauma
Experience in external supervision or willing to
participate in training
Sound knowledge base of therapeutic approaches and
interventions to assist children and families




Sound knowledge of the Child Protection Act and other
relevant legislation
Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to
relate to all management, staff, and clients
Highly developed understanding and skills in Microsoft,
Outlook, and some Excel skills
Tertiary qualification/s in psychology/social
work/counselling or similar relevant discipline
Hold a current Suitability for Working with Children card
(Blue Card)
The perks of joining the Carinity team
Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging
options
Access to an employee assistance program
At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work
and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
On-going professional development and training
Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the
community, every day
Commitment to Child Safety and
Wellbeing
As part of our commitment to
protecting children and young people Carinity complies with
Queensland's child safety legislation, including the Reportable
Conduct Scheme.
Prior to commencement the successful applicant
must complete pre-employment screening, including a Working with
Children Check and National Police Check.
To view out Statements of Commitment click here:
Carinity's Statement of Commitment to Children's Safety and
Wellbeing
Carinity's Statement of Commitment Cultural Safety
How to apply
Click "Apply" and you will be
redirected to Carinity's website, which will contain more
information on Carinity and this position, including the Position
Description.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from
people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people for all our positions.
Attachments:
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Carinity Communities PD - Child and Family Therapist L5.docx

📌 Child And Family Therapist (Sydney)
🏢 Carinity
📍 Sydney