Make a meaningful difference through therapeutic practice leadership
Are you an experienced therapeutic practitioner who is passionate about strengthening practice, building workforce capability and improving outcomes for people with complex needs?
We are looking for aPractice Advisor - Therapeuticwho will work as part of theCare Governance & Safeguarding teamand provide specialist practice leadership across services.
This is an opportunity to use your expertise beyond individual practice-to influence how teams work, build confidence and capability across the organisation, and help ensure the people they support experience safe, inclusive, person-centred and therapeutic services.
You will work collaboratively with regional teams, providing expert advice, coaching and consultation in complex situations while contributing to the development of contemporary therapeutic frameworks, resources and models of care.
What you'll do
As the Practice Advisor - Therapeutic, you will:
Provide specialist therapeutic advice and practice leadership to support safe, person-centred and evidence-informed practice.
Work alongside regional teams to build their confidence and capability in responding to complex therapeutic needs, risks and behavioural challenges.
Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, strengths-based and therapeutic approaches across services.
Coach, mentor and consult with teams to strengthen professional capability, critical thinking and practice confidence.
Contribute to the design, implementation and ongoing improvement of therapeutic frameworks, practice tools, resources and models of care.
Support approaches that promote emotional wellbeing, inclusion, participation, independence and quality of life.
Provide guidance around therapeutic strategies that support safety, emotional regulation,



connection and resilience.
Build strong working relationships with families, carers, multidisciplinary professionals and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
Provide specialist advice and insights that contribute to service improvement, quality outcomes and organisational learning.
Maintain current knowledge of contemporary therapeutic practice and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, learning and professional excellence.
About you
We're looking for someone who brings strong therapeutic expertise, sound professional judgement and a genuine commitment to improving practice across services.
To be considered for this rewarding role you will have:
Demonstrated experience providing specialist practice advice, consultation and support within complex service environments.
Experience coaching, mentoring and developing teams to strengthen capability, judgement and confidence.
A strong understanding of contemporary person-centred, trauma-informed and rights-based approaches.
The ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, standards, policies and professional frameworks to complex practice situations.
Knowledge of theHuman Services Quality Framework (HSQF), NDIS Practice Standardsand other relevant regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication, relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong critical thinking, problem solving and continuous improvement skills.




A commitment to a systems-focused, no blame approach to safety, quality and organisational learning.
Experience across multiple service systems such asdisability, child and family services, mental health or aged carewill be highly regarded.
Experience developing practice frameworks, resources, training or workforce capability programs, or working within governance, safeguarding or quality improvement environments, will also be advantageous.
Qualifications and requirements
You will hold tertiary qualifications inPsychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Behaviour Support, Human Services or a related discipline.
Professional registration is required where applicable.
You will also need to:
Be willing and able to travel to sites as required.
Hold, or be able to obtain, aChild Safety & Personal History Screening check.
Hold, or be able to obtain, aPositive Notice Working with Children (Blue Card).
Hold, or be able to obtain, anNDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
Complete, or be willing to complete, theNDIS Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety & You.
Hold a current minimumP1 "C" class Queensland driver licence.
This is afull-time position based in Townsville, with a range of benefits including:
Salary commensurate with experience + superannuation
Up to$15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
Access toFitness Passport
Flexible working arrangements
Career pathways and career development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program providing confidential counselling and support
This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation committed to improving mental wellbeing and making a meaningful difference across regional Queensland.
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📌 Practice Advisor-Therapeutic (Townsville)
🏢 Tradewind Australia Pty
📍 Townsville