Team Leader, SECASA (Children Young People and Families Team/ Harmful Sexual Behaviour)

Job Requisition ID: 6857

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:

Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

Employment Type: Full Time

Posting Date: 13 Jan 2026

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About the Role

We are seeking a full-time, ongoing Team Leader to join SECASA’s Children, Young People and Families / Harmful Sexual Behaviour team, working across multiple Monash Health sites.

In this leadership role, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical and operational delivery of the service, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families affected by sexual harm and family violence. You will lead and support a multidisciplinary team, embed best-practice trauma-informed models of care, and contribute to achieving service targets in line with SECASA’s strategic and funding requirements.

This role requires strong collaborative leadership, clear communication, and the ability to guide and support clinicians working with complex trauma to achieve positive client outcomes.

Our Journey

The South East Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA), is a program of Monash Health and has the responsibility in the Southern Region of the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing (DFFH) for:

The provision and development of effective services to victim/survivors and associated people affected by sexual assault and family violence.
The provision of assessment and treatment for children and young people who have displayed in harmful sexual behaviour.
The provision of public education and professional training on sexual assault and anti-violence issues
Social planning and processes related to reducing societal violence.

About You

You will bring demonstrated clinical experience responding to complex trauma related to sexual assault and/or family violence, with strong skills in crisis intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration. You are committed to ongoing professional development and applying evidence-based therapeutic modalities in practice, and are motivated to support children, young people and families through effective, compassionate leadership.

Social Work

AASW-accredited Social Work qualification with eligibility for AASW membership (including overseas qualifications)
Minimum 7 years’ post-qualification experience
Postgraduate study in a relevant field desirable

Psychology

General registration with AHPRA (Psychology Board of Australia)
Minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience
Supervisor endorsement (or working towards) desirable
APAC-accredited postgraduate qualification (Masters or Doctorate)
Evidence of clinical research involvement
Postgraduate study in a relevant field desirable

Further information regarding qualification and licence requirements can be found in the supportive documentation.

In Return

SECASA places a strong emphasis on clinician wellbeing, offering flexible working arrangements, a monthly ADO, and five weeks of annual leave each year. Our dedicated in-house wellbeing team supports staff through regular wellbeing initiatives and monthly social activities.

As part of SECASA’s commitment to your professional growth, all full-time employees receive $500 and five days of professional development leave annually. You will also benefit from a comprehensive induction program and access to evidence-based, trauma-focused training to support you in your role, including TF-CBT, CPT and EMDR.

As Victoria’s largest sexual assault service, SECASA leads the delivery of evidence-based therapeutic treatment for victim/survivors of sexual assault and family violence. Our strong research portfolio ensures our practice remains at the forefront of trauma-informed care.

In addition, you will:

Join a highly committed and compassionate team
Be valued for the skills, experience and perspective you bring to the counsellor/advocate role
Work alongside clinicians with diverse expertise to support your learning and development
Receive specialist, evidence-based training to build confidence and competence in this field
Be part of a growing service delivering innovative projects to improve client outcomes and experience
Work in a team where social work values are embedded in everyday practice

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Amanda Parkinson on 0407 325 458.

Supportive Documentation can be found here.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 4 February 2026