Therapeutic Specialist | Albany | Great Southern Region

Therapeutic Specialist | Albany | Great Southern Region We are looking for a Therapeutic Specialist with relevant experience to join a large dynamic team of educators and support staff at Alta-1 College. Location: Albany, Great Southern Region Type: Full‑time, Permanent Start date: 1 January 2026 About the Opportunity At Alta-1 we recognise that adverse life experiences can impact a student’s sense of self‑worth, motivation and capacity for learning, making engagement in a mainstream school setting difficult. As an independent, co‑educational, CARE (Curriculum and Re‑engagement in Education) School, Alta‑1 is a Christian organisation which works with students from years 7‑12. We provide wrap‑around support to at‑risk young people as they embark on a transformative journey to discover their unique identity and purpose, fully committed to their safety, wellbeing and welfare at all times. We believe in fostering a highly relational environment where students, teachers and staff develop meaningful connections based on trust, respect, and empathy. These relationships form the foundation for effective teaching and learning, enabling us to better understand and support each student’s unique needs and aspirations. Now let’s talk about you As a successful candidate, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that collaborates to implement the Stronger Systems Model and promote effective outcomes for students. Key components of the role include case management, counselling, group work, and consultation with staff regarding therapeutic adjustments and team functioning. You are highly relational. You understand that healthy relationships are key to promoting effective outcomes and can quickly build rapport with staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you provide tailored strategies to address complex student needs and enhance team effectiveness and functioning. You facilitate engagement with your wrap‑around approach. As an optimistic and resilient individual, you employ a holistic approach to foster student engagement and growth. You connect with students through conversations, activities and excursions to learn about their needs, using your clinical skills to implement interventions that help students grow and heal from adversity. You take a trauma‑informed approach to student care. You employ a trauma‑informed approach to student care and advocate for safety, choice, collaboration, and respect for diversity. You support the team in understanding complex behaviours and respond to student needs with patience and sensitivity, using your clinical insight and skills to promote compassionate support and a healthy culture. You empower others. You have a strength‑based approach that highlights the abilities, skills and resources of staff and students. You model and advocate for healthy boundaries and ensure that relevant information is shared within the team. Why you should choose us: We offer attractive salary packaging options, paid leave during school holidays, professional development, and clinical supervision within a friendly Christian working environment. This role is covered by the current Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA), with exciting new benefits and updated conditions arriving in 2026 under a new agreement. At Alta‑1, our staff believe that each student is created with unique strengths and abilities and work collaboratively to see these flourish, providing you with daily opportunities to make positive contributions to students’ lives and futures. Ready to apply? Please submit your application through our career portal. #J-18808-Ljbffr