An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Functional Family CW Therapy team based in Wannaissa.

It takes a special person to step out and be that difference and the rewards are many, not just seeing amazing outcomes but seeing how you played a major part in it.

Are you keen to be part of a passionate & professional team working together using evidence- based models to change lives? Come join our team as a Family Practitioner and keep families together and prevent children entering Out of Home Care.

The purpose of the position is to provide Evidence based services that are internationally recognised as having the highest level of research validating the beneficial outcomes for clients. They are characterised by a clearly articulated theory, comprehensive employee training manuals, model adherence measures and on-going quality assurance systems.

The Family Practitioner - Functional Family Therapy - Child Welfare (FFT - CW) is a role within OzChild to strengthen the benefit of services to children, young people and their families in specified areas utilising an evidence informed program.

The evidence informed program and has been developed to support families, with children from birth to 18 years, in the home. This service provides families with structured training, implementation of problem-solving strategies, support to identify community-based resources and the review of outcomes

The program is facilitated by experienced and suitably qualified therapists who help identify strengths and challenges within the family behaviours, developing effective strategies for changing them within the family system

The FFT program has been tested with positive results to over 40,000 families a year across the globe that are at risk of involvement in the justice and child welfare system

To be successful in this role OzChild will provide the highest standard of comprehensive training in this evidence-based model to the successful candidate and ongoing intensive support.

Be a part of that change, the journey and set the family up for success.

What a successful candidate looks like

• Bachelor qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Family Therapy or Psychology or relevant discipline.
• Previous experience in a therapeutic environment ideally utilising recognised therapy practices such as CBT.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Knowledge and experience working within the out of home care sector would be highly regarded.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships and rapport with families and young people& your team.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and challenges of supporting vulnerable families.
• Understanding of the broad range of issues impacting on the community services sector.
• Intermediate computer skills , including the MS Office suite.
• Must have a drivers license and car.

OzChild offers:

• Full time permanent role.
• SCHCADS 6 $106,389.92 plus super.
• Evidence informed training and professional development journey.
• The opportunity to work directly with families.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $ 2650 meals and entertainment.
• A laptop and phone (tools of the trade).
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values.
• Ex-gratia days at Christmas and Easter.

How to apply:

You can apply for the role today by clicking Apply Now button above. Please include in your application a resume with a cover letter, and your motivation for applying.

A position description is attached.

​For enquiries about the role contact Liz Abdilla / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0499 655 939 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Practitioner - Wannaissa enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Interviews will be commencing immediately so do not delay your application!

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 a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. All applicants will be required to undertake a National police check/ International if applicable and all relevant safety screening for the ACT

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 a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.