About us

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. In 2021 - 2022 we provided services to 39,002 people, including over 23,000 children.

Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

About the job

We are seeking a Full-time Family Support Practitioner to join our caring, compassionate and friendly team in Maryborough until 31 December 2027.

Extension of employment contract beyond this date is subject to the continued successful government funding of the program.

• Deliver an outreach model of family case-management programs to families, caregivers, kids and young people within Intensive Family Support Team.
• Facilitate social learning, community connectedness, good health and well-being.
• Work with other professionals and agencies utilising an ecological model.
• Engage families, obtaining consent and developing a case plan in conjunction with the family and which addresses unmet needs and child protection concerns.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure families goals are achieved.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a regular case load of client families.
• Regularly attend and participate in case reviews.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other service providers.
• Maintain your professional skills and meet our operational procedures.
• Build and maintain service level relationships with government and NGOs.

About you

• A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (allied health, social work, human services, psychologist).
• Professional registration (if required).
• At least two (2) years’ experience providing case-management and therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and children in a child protection framework.
• Cultural awareness and an understanding of how to communicate and work effectively with families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• An understanding of current child protection legislation and policy reforms.
• Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.
• Current drivers licence
• Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility may be requested.
• Fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.

With over 30% of our employees identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the pay...

• Position is classified Level 4 under the SCHCADS award.
• Salary range is $77,584 - $83,486 plus superannuation (pro-rata for part-time).
• In addition, as a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through RemServ which can significantly increase your take home pay.

About the benefits

• Overall winner of HRD Employer of Choice 2019 (100-499 employees).
• Winner of HRD Employer of Choice 2019 in (1) Health & Wellbeing (2) Leadership (3) Work-Life Balance.
• Strong values based organisation.
• Excellent professional development options (including annual professional development fund opportunities).
• Employee Assistance Program including Health & Well-being Portal.
• A friendly and flexible work environment to support work/life balance.

About applying

• Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your application as soon as possible
• Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.

A position description is attached.

For more information about the role, contact Angelita Healy on 045558 791 118 or [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Practitioner - Maryborough enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

A requirement of employment is for the successful candidate to be fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.