Therapeutic Practitioner (Turning Tides)

**About Us:**Allambee is a leading provider of specialist therapeutic services for people impacted by sexual violence and/or domestic and family violence, and for young people who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour. We have over 30 years’ experience supporting children, young people and adults in the Bindjareb region. Alongside our therapeutic programs, Allambee’s Women’s Health Service provides responsive gendered health services, combined with preventive interventions and health promotion activities to support improved long-term health outcomes for women.

About the Role:

Turning Tides is an innovative, specialist service within Allambee that supports young people (typically aged 12–18) who have displayed harmful sexual behaviours, as well as their caregivers and families.

As a Therapeutic Practitioner in this program, you will conduct therapeutic assessments and deliver evidence-informed interventions, focused on the wellbeing and safety of young people, and addressing factors that contributed to their engagement in concerning sexual behaviour. Your work will be strengthened through collaboration with our dedicated Youth Advocate, who extends the support you provide to young people, particularly by working with others involved in their care (e.g., families, schools, and other agencies).

You will be provided with strong clinical support and professional development opportunities to grow in this specialised and evolving area of practice.

Allambee Offers the Following:

• Supportive, team-based working environment within a values driven organisation
• Full training provided with a strong organisational focus on professional development
• Professional supervision
• Diversity in job/role with the option for being involved with a range of projects or initiatives
• Family friendly work-place
• Salary packaging and Novated leasing opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of evidence-informed therapeutic assessment and interventions for children and young people.
• Co-facilitating education and training in community and to professionals, in relation to harmful sexual behaviour and related topics (e.g., consent, pornography).
• Interagency consultation and collaborative case management.
• Maintaining up-to-date clinical records and documentation (e.g., case notes, assessments).
• Active engagement in reflective practice, clinical supervision and professional development.

About You:

Allambee is looking for a passionate, motivated individual who has experience in working with young people with complex needs or is an experienced counsellor looking to move into a specialised area.

Part-time opportunities available. Number of days and specific days are negotiable.

Successful candidates will bring the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Counselling or Social Work with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents and/or adults
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-responsive practice.
• Sound knowledge and experience of best practice therapeutic interventions with young people.
• Demonstrated understandings of culturally responsive practices, with a commitment to continued development to support safe and accessible servicing for people from diverse groups and communities (e.g., Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, LGBTI+ people).
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.

The successful candidate must have current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check (or equivalent), and a current WA Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).

To Apply

To apply, please attach your detailed resume and a covering letter addressing each of the key selection criteria. 

Applications close onMonday 5th October 2026,at close of business.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.

If you would like to talk more about the role or the service please contact Mitch Spring at [email protected] or (08) 9535 8263 9535 8263)

Allambee is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Allambee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.