"Clinical Family Therapist and Systemic Practice Consultant"

Job Description:

• Fixed Term until 9/4/27 (may be extended)
• Part-time (options of 0.6FTE, 0.7FTE, or 0.8 FTE)
• Located at The Bouverie Centre, Brunswick
• HEO 8 Classification level Salary Range $115,566 to $132,153 + 17% superannuation (pro rata for part time)

About the position

The Clinical Family Therapist and Systemic Practice Consultant will provide advanced systemic family therapy, both rapid-access (Walk-in Together clinics) and multi-session, for families with complex needs. In addition, the incumbent will facilitate systemic practice learning and development opportunities through our Practice and Service Development program, including training and supervision. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, supporting service development and innovation, contributing to postgraduate teaching, and being an active participant in regular clinical and Centre meetings.

This position is based within the Family Therapy Services team at The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University — a unique practice-research-translation centre within the School of Psychology and Public Health within La Trobe University and a statewide specialist mental health service for Victorian families.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A Masters of Clinical Family Therapy or equivalent postgraduate training and at least 5 years experience in family therapy.
• Eligibility for Clinical Membership of the Australian Association of Family Therapists
• Highly developed specialist family therapy knowledge, skills, and significant experience in the provision of family therapy services in child and adolescent or adult mental health services; or drug and alcohol services and/or skills in working with trauma, abuse and child protection related issues from a systemic perspective; and/or dual diagnosis from a family sensitive perspective.
• Commitment to the provision of high quality, responsive and ethical services to families.
• Demonstrated skills in teaching family therapy.
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute and work in cohesive teams.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

PD - Clinical and Systemic Practice.pdf

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Free Parking
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing Date:

By 11.55pm on Wednesday 11th February 2026

Position Enquiries: Kate Cordukes
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up to date resume; and
• A cover letter with brief reference to the essential and desirable criteria, including preferred part-time fraction.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future