In-home Therapy Assistant - Townsville

About the Position

We are excited to welcome an In-home Therapy Assistant to our Townsville Individual Support Services (ISS) team! Help us provide specialist, trauma-informed care to vulnerable families, supporting them to build better relationships with their children and implement strategies to help with emotion regulation and boundaries. This role directly contributes to our mission of keeping children safe, healing them from trauma, and helping them lead happy lives.

• Level 4 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $92,287 - $99,295 + Superannuation.
• Full-time, maximum term contract opportunity until 23 March 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Empower carers and stakeholders through trauma-informed, attachment-based coaching and role-modelling.
• Strengthen and nurture families by fostering secure attachments, creating positive routines, and promoting emotional resilience.
• Drive collaboration with ISS practitioners to align parenting strategies and behaviour support with child development best practices.
• Deliver impactful interventions in homes and communities, guided by therapeutic plans, while championing case plan goals and educational connections.

Please read the full position description for more information.

About You

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (social work, human services, allied health) with professional registration (if required), and a membership in a professional association (desirable).
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or have experienced abuse and neglect.
• Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required), including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption).
• Current driver’s licence.

About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

You will have access to:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Extra leave, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
• Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
• Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
• Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation. We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Team, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer 2023–24 and 2025–26 by the Diversity Council Australia.

How to Apply

Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received, therefore, please apply as soon as possible before the closing date.

Please include:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.

If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.

Contact

For more information, please contact Carissa Alder (Program Manager): 0467 038 *** or *************@actforkids.com.au.

Closing Date: 21 September 2026