About the Position

We are excited to welcome a Therapist to our Townsville Functional Family Therapy team! Join a passionate team delivering Functional Family Therapy – Therapeutic Case Management (FFT‑TCM), an evidence-based model that supports families in their homes to create safer, stronger relationships.

In this role, you’ll work alongside families to uncover what drives behaviour, build on their strengths, and equip them with practical skills to navigate challenges long after your intervention. With high-quality training, ongoing coaching, and clinical supervision, you’ll be supported to deliver the model with confidence while continually growing your therapeutic expertise.

• Level 5 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $100,784 - $105,350 + Superannuation.
• Full-time, parental leave backfill opportunity until 01 July 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based FFT‑TCM therapy in the home, helping families reduce risk and build safer, healthier relationships.
• Engage and motivate families to reflect on behaviours, strengthen connections, and adopt new ways of interacting.
• Complete structured assessments and maintain a caseload, ensuring timely reporting, accurate records, and high-quality outcomes.
• Commit to continuous learning and clinical excellence by actively participating in supervision, training, and fidelity-driven practice.

Please read the full position description for more information about the role (also attached below).

About You

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (allied health, social work, human services) with professional registration (if required) and, a membership in a professional association (desirable).
• Ability to gain and maintain accreditation in the FFT-TCM model.
• At least two (2) years’ experience providing case-management and/or therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and children in a child protection framework.
• Availability to work flexible hours to accommodate client families’ availability, including occasional work outside standard business hours.
• Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required), including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption).
• Current driver’s licence.

About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

You will have access to:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Extra leave, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
• Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
• Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
• Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation. We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer 2023–24 and 2025–26 by the Diversity Council Australia.

How to Apply

Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received, therefore, please apply as soon as possible before the closing date.

Please include:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.

If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.

Contact

For more information, please contact Kristy Browning (Program Coordinator): 0429 491 782 or [email protected] using the subject line: Functional Family Therapist - Townsville enquiry via EthicalJobs.