Support Practitioner

• Empower First Nations children and families.
• Deliver culturally safe and inclusive care.
• Hourly Rate: $44.58 to $47.97/h, based relevant on experience.

Support Practitioner | First Nations Focus

Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families,

Hervey Bay & Maryborough – Fraser Coast

Permanent, Full-time Opportunity

Hourly Rate: $44.58 to $47.97/h, based on relevant experience.

Empower Young Lives as a First Nations Support Practitioner

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and families? At Churches of Christ, we are looking for a dedicated Support Practitioner – Identified to join our Children, Youth & Families team in Hervey Bay & Maryborough – Fraser Coast.

Churches of Christ is committed to Christ-inspired care for vulnerable people. In this Identified role, you'll be instrumental in delivering culturally safe, inclusive, and empowering services to First Nations communities, helping to break the cycle of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in care.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Cultural Impact: Make a real difference in First Nations communities by providing culturally safe, compassionate care.
• Professional Growth: Access opportunities for development and growth within a supportive team.
• Flexible Work: Deliver in-home and community-based support services, with flexible and after-hours opportunities.
• Established Legacy: Be part of the Children, Youth and Families group, providing services across Queensland for over 50 years. Our first fostering program began in 1988, and we currently provide services and support across Queensland from Cape York to the Gold Coast.

What You'll Do

• Provide case management and tailored support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and families.
• Build strong community partnerships with agencies, carers, and families to create sustainable support networks.
• Deliver culturally inclusive programs that promote healing, resilience, and well-being.

About You:

• You are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person (a genuine occupational requirement under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991).
• You have a degree qualification in social work, psychology, social science or a related discipline (or equivalent level of expertise with more than 4 years' experience attained through previous appointments, service, and/or study, with a minimum Certificate III in Community Services, as approved by the State Manager or Operations Manager).
• You have applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, including knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, the Child Protection Act 1999.
• You have a demonstrated ability to complete assessments for care and a deep understanding of the contemporary challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• You have experience in child protection, community services, or supporting vulnerable children and families.
• You possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work sensitively with diverse communities.

What You'll Need:

• Current driver's licence – P2 minimum
• Current National Police Certificate, Working with Children (Blue Card), Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS) – or the ability to acquire.

About Us

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Benefits of Working for Us

At Churches of Christ, we offer more than just a job — we provide meaningful work with real rewards:

• Boost Your Take-Home Pay
  As a not-for-profit, you can salary package up to $18,549 p.a.—
  • Up to $15,900 on everyday expenses (e.g. rent, groceries, bills)
    • Up to $2,649 on meals and entertainment

Find out what salary packaging means for you click here.

• Generous Leave
  Enjoyfive weeks of annual leave, with the option to purchase more.
  • Wellbeing Support
    Access ourEmployee Assistance Program for confidential support.
    • Retail & Health Discounts
      Save with our partner network, including:
      • JB Hi-Fi
      • The Good Guys
      • Goodlife Health Clubs
      • Bupa Health
      • ...and many more

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Ready to Make an Impact – Apply Today

If you're passionate about empowering First Nations children and families, we'd love to hear from you. Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. "Click the Apply Button". For further inquiries contact Jasmine Sim 07 4120 0600.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as received.