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Bravehearts is always open to meeting applicants who hope to contribute to our Mission of a coordinated and holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. If there are no current positions, or positions that interest you, please complete an Expression of Interest below.
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Bravehearts is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people accessing our services. We act without hesitation to ensure the legal rights of all children and vulnerable persons are maintained.
Bravehearts is committed to fostering a truly inclusive and diverse workplace that is dedicated to fostering a culture where every voice and every child is valued, respected, and safe from harm. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from all diverse or minority backgrounds, to join us in creating safe, supportive environments that make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
Bravehearts is a child-safe organisation and we have a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse. All Bravehearts employees must have a current Working with Children Check (relevant to the state/territory where the work is being completed) and a satisfactory National Criminal History Check. These will need to be completed prior to commencement.
Clinician
The Courage Project, MackayWe are currently seeking an experienced, passionate and professional Clinician to join our Courage Project team in Mackay. This is a full time position on a fixed term basis until the end of June 2027.
About The Courage Project Team:
The Courage Project provides trauma informed mental health services for children under 14 years of age in North Qld (Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac Regions) who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing physical and/or sexual abuse/assault, family violence and self-harm. The team’s professionalism is matched by their warmth, compassion, and collaborative spirit. They consistently provide exceptional support to both their clients and one another.
About the Clinician role:
You will be responsible for providing counselling through face-to-face, telephone and/or online sessions, conducting psychological and other assessments, maintaining detailed case notes, and ensuring your practice is consistently of the highest standard. You will also need to compile concise and professional reports and attend regular supervision meetings. This role is also required to complete fortnightly overnight outreach trips to the Isaac and Whitsunday regions.
About You:
- Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work or counselling.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in providing counselling (within the field of trauma is preferred).
- Experience providing counselling to boys up to 16-years old would be advantageous.
- A sound understanding of child protection legislation relevant to service delivery, and the effects of trauma on the individual, family, interpersonal, and societal level.
- Registration (or eligibility) and/or membership with governing body of profession (Psychologists Registration Board of Queensland, Australian Counselling Association, the Australian Association of Social Work, or Queensland Counselling Association).
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, complemented by strong negotiation and mediation abilities.
- Experience and understanding of issues relating to service delivery with an agency that is committed to socially and culturally inclusive practices is preferable.
- An understanding of working within a mandatory reporting framework.
- Must have or be willing to apply for a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and National Police Certificate.
- Ability to complete fortnightly overnight outreach trips is essential.
- Demonstrate Bravehearts’ values of Integrity, Respect, Energy, Empathy and Bravery.
Why join Bravehearts?
- You will play a key role in advancing our mission to prevent and treat child sexual abuse.
- You’ll join a supportive and compassionate team that, despite the seriousness of our work, knows how to have fun and create a positive environment.
- We pay in line with the SCHADS award, and this role is classified at social and community Level 5 (plus super, plus salary sacrifice).
- Relocation allowance available.
- Competitive salary including not-for-profit salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits salary packaging. Reduce the amount of tax you need to pay = more money in your bank account each pay!
- Enjoy self care leave, professional development leave and birthday leave!
- Access to discounts, cashback and other perks through our HRIS, Employment Hero.
- Confidential support through our employee assistance program and wellbeing services.
- We are an organisation that genuinely cares about its people.
How to apply:
- Please include a covering letter with your application that summarises your experience across the key responsibilities.
- If you need us to make any special adjustments so that you can fully participate in our recruitment process, please either outline them in your application or confidentially via recruitment@bravehearts.org.au
Read the full position description here.
Apply NowCounselling Team Leader
Arundel, Gold CoastWe’re Growing! We’re proud to be expanding our impact. Recent funding growth has enabled us to invest in our people and create several new positions across the Beyond Brave program. Join us as we build our team and continue delivering high-quality services to our community.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Counselling Team Leader to join our team. This is a full time position on a fixed term contract until the end of June 2027. This role is based in Arundel with the opportunity for remote work available.
About the Beyond Brave team at Bravehearts:
Our Beyond Brave team is dedicated and passionate, with a clear focus on delivering support to adult survivors of institutional child sexual abuse who are wanting to make an application to the National Redress Scheme. The team look out for one another, share knowledge, and collaborate closely to ensure the best outcomes for our clients and each other.
About the Counselling Team Leader position:
In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the counselling service within the Beyond Brave team, including daily operational requirements and providing leadership and support to a small team of Clinicians/Therapeutic Case Managers.
You will also be responsible for your own caseload of clients, to whom you will provide trauma-informed and culturally appropriate counselling and emotional support, as well as support completing their applications for Redress.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver short-term trauma-informed counselling and/or crisis intervention which is linked to the lodgement of an application to the Redress Scheme.
- Conduct risk assessments and interventions as necessary.
- Assist clients with the completion of their Redress application.
- Provide daily team leadership, mentoring and support to ensure that the Counselling team are running efficiently and effectively.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the counselling program with Beyond Brave.
- Facilitate weekly team meetings and regular 1:1s with each team member.
- Provide weekly, monthly and ad hoc data reports, and ensure all case notes are completed in a timely manner.
About You:
- Degree in social work, counselling, psychology or related discipline, with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association (APS, AASW, ACA or PACFA).
- A minimum of 3-5 years post graduate experience providing case management and counselling to survivors of complex childhood trauma and/or violence, or in mental health.
- Experience in working with adult survivors of child sexual assault, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and members of the CALD communities.
- Demonstrated understanding of the lifelong impacts of child sexual abuse and other childhood trauma.
- Demonstrated success in leading and developing engaged, values-aligned, and resilient teams through empathetic leadership that fosters trust, connection and accountability.
- Must have or be willing to apply for a Working with Children Check (relevant to the state) and a National Police Certificate.
- Demonstrate Bravehearts’ values of Integrity, Respect, Energy, Empathy and Bravery.
Why join the Bravehearts team?
- You will play a key role in advancing our mission to prevent and treat child sexual abuse.
- You’ll join a supportive and compassionate team that, despite the seriousness of our work, know how to have fun and create a positive environment.
- We pay in line with the SCHADS award, and this role is classified at social and community Level 6 (plus super, plus salary sacrifice).
- Competitive salary including not-for-profit salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits salary packaging. Reduce the amount of tax you need to pay = more money in your bank account each pay!).
- Enjoy bonus self-care leave, professional development leave and birthday leave!
- Free onsite car parking.
- Access to discounts, cashback and other perks through our HRIS, Employment Hero.
- Confidential support through our employee assistance program and wellbeing services.
- We are an organisation that genuinely cares about its people.
How to apply?
- Applications close 5pm Friday 17th
- Please include a covering letter with your application that summarises your experience across the key responsibilities.
- If you need us to make any special adjustments so that you can fully participate in our recruitment process, please either outline them in your application or confidentially via recruitment@bravehearts.org.au
Read the full position description here.
Apply NowCase Manager
Arundel (Gold Coast), Strathpine, MackayWe’re Growing! We’re proud to be expanding our impact. Recent funding growth has enabled us to invest in our people and create several new positions across the Beyond Brave program. Join us as we build our team and continue delivering high-quality services to our community.
We have an exciting opportunity for several experienced and passionate Case Managers to join our team. These are full time positions on a fixed term contract until the end of June 2027. These roles can be based in Arundel (Gold Coast), Strathpine or Mackay with the opportunity for remote work available.
About the Beyond Brave team at Bravehearts:
Our Beyond Brave team is dedicated and passionate, with a clear focus on delivering support to adult survivors of institutional child sexual abuse who are wanting to make an application to the National Redress Scheme. The team look out for one another, share knowledge, and collaborate closely to ensure the best outcomes for our clients and each other.
About the Case Manager position:
In this role you will be responsible for providing trauma-informed and culturally appropriate support to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse who are considering applying to the National Redress Scheme. You will also support clients to complete Redress applications and provide client focused emotional support in a trauma informed context.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Managing a caseload of clients to complete and lodge applications for the Redress Scheme.
- Providing clear and accurate information about the National Redress Scheme to clients who have experienced historical institutional child sexual abuse.
- With assistance from Quality Assurance Applications Officers, prepare written responses to Section 24 (S24) requests for additional information and prepare reviews of decisions and revocations.
- Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Depending on caseload, multi-day outreach trips to Correctional Centres may be required every 8 – 10 weeks to meet with clients who are incarcerated.
About You:
- Degree in counselling, psychology, or social work or related discipline with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association (APS, AASW, ACA or PACFA); or a minimum of 5-7 years in trauma informed case management.
- A minimum of 2-years post graduate experience providing counselling to survivors of complex childhood trauma, violence, or mental health; or a minimum of 5-7 years in trauma informed case management.
- Experience in working with adult survivors of child sexual assault, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and members of the CALD communities.
- Knowledge and understanding of frameworks of ethical practice; confidentiality; the requirements of mandatory reporting; and relevant state and national laws.
- Must have or be willing to apply for a Working with Children Check (relevant to the state) and a National Police Certificate.
- Must have a drivers licence.
- Demonstrate Bravehearts’ values of Integrity, Respect, Energy, Empathy and Bravery.
Why join the Bravehearts team?
- You will play a key role in advancing our mission to prevent and treat child sexual abuse.
- You’ll join a supportive and compassionate team that, despite the seriousness of our work, know how to have fun and create a positive environment.
- We pay in line with the SCHADS award, and this role is classified at social and community Level 5 (plus super, plus salary sacrifice).
- Competitive salary including not-for-profit salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits salary packaging. Reduce the amount of tax you need to pay = more money in your bank account each pay!).
- Bonus self-care leave, professional development leave and birthday leave!
- Free onsite car parking.
- Access to discounts, cashback and other perks through our HRIS, Employment Hero.
- Confidential support through our employee assistance program and wellbeing services.
- We are an organisation that genuinely cares about its people.
How to apply?
- Applications close 5pm Friday 17th July.
- Please include a covering letter with your application that summarises your experience across the key responsibilities. Please indicate your preferred location in your cover letter.
- If you need us to make any special adjustments so that you can fully participate in our recruitment process, please either outline them in your application or confidentially via recruitment@bravehearts.org.au
Read the full position description here.
Quality Assurance Applications Lead
Arundel, Gold CoastWe’re Growing! We’re proud to be expanding our impact. Recent funding growth has enabled us to invest in our people and create several new positions across the Beyond Brave program. Join us as we build our team and continue delivering high-quality services to our community.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Applications Lead to join our Beyond Brave team! This is a full time position on a fixed term contract until the end of June 2027. This role is based in Arundel, with the opportunity for remote work available.
About the Beyond Brave team at Bravehearts:
Our Beyond Brave team is dedicated and passionate, with a clear focus on delivering support to adult survivors of institutional child sexual abuse who are wanting to make an application to the National Redress Scheme. The team look out for one another, share knowledge, and collaborate closely to ensure the best outcomes for our clients and each other.
About the Quality Assurance Applications Lead position:
The Quality Assurance Applications Lead is responsible for assessing, reviewing and drafting complex applications submitted under the National Redress Scheme to ensure compliance with the legislative requirements of the Scheme and associated policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
This role is also responsible overseeing for the delivery of the daily operational requirements of the Quality team, providing leadership and support to a small team of Quality Assurance Applications Officers and relevant reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assess complex applications for Redress against legislative criteria and Scheme policy requirements.
- Support Case Managers to review and analyse evidence, records, submissions and supporting documentation to determine eligibility and compliance.
- Identify risks, inconsistencies or gaps in evidence and recommend appropriate actions in consultation with the Case Managers.
- Prepare written responses to Section 24 (S24) requests for additional information and prepare reviews of decisions and revocations in consultation with Case Managers and the National Program Manager.
- Provide daily team leadership and support to ensure that the Quality team is running efficiently and effectively.
- Facilitate weekly team meetings and regular 1:1 with each team member.
- Compile weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports.
About You:
- Degree in Law, Justice, Criminology or related field (current practising certificate is not required).
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and legal policy frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience assessing complex matters and preparing written documentation or recommendations.
- Excellent time management and a proven track record of achieving deadlines.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within legislative timeframes and competing priorities.
- Ability to apply a trauma informed lens to all aspects of the role.
- An understanding of working within a mandatory reporting framework.
- Demonstrated success in leading and developing engaged, values-aligned, and resilient teams through empathetic leadership that fosters trust, connection and accountability.
- Must have or be willing to apply for a Working with Children Check (relevant to the state) and a National Police Certificate.
- Demonstrate Bravehearts’ values of Integrity, Respect, Energy, Empathy and Bravery.
Why join the Bravehearts team?
- You will play a key role in advancing our mission to prevent and treat child sexual abuse.
- You’ll join a supportive and compassionate team that, despite the seriousness of our work, know how to have fun and create a positive environment.
- We pay in line with the SCHADS award, and this role is classified at social and community Level 6 (plus super, plus salary sacrifice).
- Competitive salary including not-for-profit salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits salary packaging. Reduce the amount of tax you need to pay = more money in your bank account each pay!).
- Bonus self-care leave, professional development leave and birthday leave!
- Free onsite car parking.
- Access to discounts, cashback and other perks through our HRIS, Employment Hero.
- Confidential support through our employee assistance program and wellbeing services.
- We are an organisation that genuinely cares about its people.
How to apply?
- Please include a covering letter with your application that summarises your experience across the key responsibilities.
- If you need us to make any special adjustments so that you can fully participate in our recruitment process, please either outline them in your application or confidentially via recruitment@bravehearts.org.au
Read the full position description here.
Apply NowCompany Secretary (Pro Bono Board Appointment)
Remote: applicants from anywhere in Australia are encouraged to applyFor over 25 years, Bravehearts Foundation has been a leading voice in child protection. The impact of our work drives us towards our Vision of a world where people, communities, and systems all work together to protect children from sexual abuse. We are dedicated to creating a brighter, safer future where children are free from sexual harm.
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Company Secretary to join our Board and provide governance leadership that supports our mission and long-term impact.
This is an opportunity for a governance professional to contribute their expertise to a nationally recognised organisation while working alongside an engaged Board, Chief Executive Officer and executive team committed to protecting children and strengthening communities.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting directly to the Board Chair, the Company Secretary plays a critical role in supporting Board effectiveness, governance integrity and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising the Board and Chair on governance obligations, board effectiveness and best practice governance principles.
- Supporting compliance with the Corporations Act, ACNC requirements and organisational governance frameworks.
- Coordinating Board meetings, agendas, papers and annual governance activities.
- Preparing accurate Board minutes and maintaining statutory records.
- Managing regulatory reporting and governance lodgements.
- Supporting Directors to fulfil their governance responsibilities and contribute effectively.
- Maintaining governance policies, procedures and Board records.
- Working collaboratively with Directors and the Chief Executive Officer to support strong governance outcomes.
The role is remote and typically involves attendance at one Board meeting per month together with approximately 4 to 8 hours of governance support activities.
ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced governance practitioner or professional from a legal, risk, company secretarial or corporate affairs background who values integrity, accountability and purpose, and is committed to helping organisations achieve meaningful and sustainable impact.
You will bring:
- Experience as a Company Secretary, Governance Manager, Governance Officer, Board Administrator or in a similar board support or governance role.
- A sound understanding of corporate governance principles, board processes and the regulatory obligations of charities and not-for-profit organisations.
- Strong organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, underpinned by integrity, sound judgement and attention to detail.
- The ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with Board members, the CEO and executive team and key stakeholders.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach and a genuine commitment to supporting Bravehearts’ purpose and impact.
- Qualifications in governance, law, commerce, business or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
WHY JOIN BRAVEHEARTS BOARD?
This is more than a governance appointment. It is an opportunity to contribute directly to an organisation that has spent more than two decades advocating for children, supporting survivors and driving systemic change to prevent child sexual abuse.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Apply and further develop your governance expertise in a respected national organisation.
- Work alongside experienced Board Members and senior leaders committed to social impact.
- Make a meaningful contribution to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
CHILD SAFETY COMMITMENT
Bravehearts is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people accessing our services. We act without hesitation to ensure the legal rights of all children and vulnerable persons are maintained. Successful applicants will be required to hold, or be willing to obtain, a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check.
Bravehearts is committed to fostering a truly inclusive and diverse workplace that is dedicated to fostering a culture where every voice and every child is valued, respected, and safe from harm. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from all diverse or minority backgrounds, to join us in creating safe, supportive environments that make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
TERM OF APPOINTMENT
Initial three-year appointment.
LOCATION
Remote: applicants from anywhere in Australia are encouraged to apply.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
If you are passionate about good governance and want to use your skills to help create a safer future for children, we would welcome your application.
How to apply:
- Please submit a brief cover letter outlining your governance experience and motivation for joining Bravehearts, together with your current CV.
- If you need us to make any special adjustments so that you can fully participate in our recruitment process, please either outline them in your application or confidentially via recruitment@bravehearts.org.au.
Applications are welcomed from individuals of diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to child safety, integrity, respect, bravery, empathy, and positive social impact.
Apply NowClinician
BeenleighOur mission is bigger than ever, and we have a unique opportunity for an experienced and empathetic counsellor to join our team. This is a part time position working 30.4 hours a week (4 days) from our Beenleigh office.
About the team:
At Bravehearts, our dedicated counselling team is made up of experienced psychologists, social workers, and counsellors who specialise in supporting children, young people, and families affected by child sexual abuse. We use evidence-based interventions and best practice approaches to help clients navigate and heal from trauma in a compassionate, safe, and supportive environment.
The team look out for one another, share knowledge, and collaborate closely to ensure the best outcomes for our clients and each other.
About the Clinician role:
As a Clinician, you will be responsible for providing counselling through face-to-face, telephone and/or online sessions, conducting psychological and other assessments, maintaining detailed case notes, and ensuring your practice is consistently of the highest standard. The role also includes administrative duties related to client care, delivering community training and education, and participating in regular supervision and professional development.
About You:
- Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work or counselling.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in providing counselling (within the field of trauma is preferred).
- Registration (or eligibility) and/or membership with governing body of profession (Psychologists Registration Board of Queensland, Australian Counselling Association, the Australian Association of Social Work, or Queensland Counselling Association).
- A sound understanding of child protection legislation relevant to service delivery, and the effects of trauma on the individual, family, interpersonal, and societal level.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, complemented by strong negotiation and mediation abilities.
- Experience and understanding of issues relating to service delivery with an agency that is committed to socially and culturally inclusive practices is preferable.
- An understanding of working within a mandatory reporting framework.
- Must have or be willing to apply for a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and National Police Certificate.
- Demonstrate Bravehearts’ values of Integrity, Respect, Energy, Empathy and Bravery.
Why join the Bravehearts team?
- You will play a key role in advancing our mission to prevent and treat child sexual abuse.
- You’ll join a supportive and compassionate team that, despite the seriousness of our work, know how to have fun and create a positive environment.
- We pay in line with the SCHADS award, and this role is classified at social and community Level 5 (plus super, plus salary sacrifice).
- Competitive salary including not-for-profit salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits salary packaging. Reduce the amount of tax you need to pay = more money in your bank account each pay!).
- Bonus self-care leave, professional development leave and birthday leave!
- Access to discounts, cashback and other perks through our HRIS, Employment Hero.
- Confidential support through our employee assistance program and wellbeing services.
- We are an organisation that genuinely cares about its people.
How to apply?
- Please include a covering letter with your application that summarises your experience across the key responsibilities.
- If you need us to make any special adjustments so that you can fully participate in our recruitment process, please either outline them in your application or confidentially via recruitment@bravehearts.org.au
Read the full position description here.
Apply Now