Our FFT-CW Story so far…

Together with Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation, we delivered Functional Family Therapy - Child Welfare in the ACT. Our goal is to reduce the high removal rates of Aboriginal children within the Territory through a strength-based in-home therapeutic program.

Our 1-year pilot was so successful that funding has been secured for a further 4 years offering you the opportunity to contribute in a sustainable way to the families we support and the Organisation. In partnership with Gugan Gulwan we successfully supported 31 Aboriginal families representing 112 children and young people,100% of children safely remained at home with their families.

After being referred to the Functional Family Therapy - Child Welfare® (FFT-CW) program, the first step is to meet with the family. It is crucial for the therapist to meet the whole family in their home where they feel most comfortable and listen to the history, concerns and challenges the family face, both in and outside of home. The goal is to successfully support the family through a culturally responsive model proven by research.

More information about the model FFT-CW can be viewed by following this link www.blueprintsprograms.org/functional-family-therapy-fft.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor level qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Family Therapy or Psychology
• MUST have knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with complex needs
• Previous experience in a therapeutic environment ideally utilising recognised therapy practices such as CBT
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships and rapport with Aboriginal families and young people
• Willingness to work outside of normal hours mostly evenings between 4pm and 8pm to see families together and at home

OzChild offers:

• Permanent contract with 4 years funding secured
• Unique training and professional development journey
• A dedicated Bridging Cultures Unit Dhiiyaan Mirri
• Expert supervision and ongoing feedback from FFT consultants
• Flexible working hours between the hours of 8am and 9pm
• Level 6 on the SCHCADS award, negotiable dependent upon experience
• The opportunity to work directly with Aboriginal families and make a difference
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• A laptop and phone
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• A collaborative and cohesive working culture
• Relocation assistance available if you are looking to move

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities

The closing date for applications is Sunday August 30th with training confirmed for September 23rd which the successful applicant must be available to attend online.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a police check, provide a WWVP card and undergo a CYPS check

How to Apply

Please view the position description which is attached and then submit a resume with a cover letter that outlines your skills and experiences as well as your motivation for applying, it doesn't have to be more than 1 page

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role or simply to ask a question, contact Paul Ridley HR Advisor on 03 9695 2243 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Family Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please do visit our website to understand more about who we are and why we do what we do www.ozchild.org.au.