[Urgent] Kinship First Supports Practitioner

5 days ago

Ballarat, Australia Advanced Personnel Management Full time

- Salary Range: $88,243 - $94,956 pro rata + 12% superannuation + salary packaging

Are you passionate about supporting children and families in kinship care? Join Cafs, a values-driven organisation, as our Kinship First Supports Practitioner. This role sits within our Home Based Care Team. As the Kinship First Supports Practitioner, you will complete assessments for children entering kinship care, provide support to carers, and work collaboratively with Child Protection to ensure the safety, development, and stability of children in care.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, values-driven individual with experience in child and family services, particularly working with caregivers. The ideal candidate will thrive when working autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Skills & Attributes

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare Studies, Community Services or a related field
- Demonstrated experience supporting caregivers and working with vulnerable families
- Proven ability to resolve complex client issues and drive continuous improvement in service delivery
- Strong collaborative skills with the ability to foster teamwork and embed shared practice into organisational culture

Our Organisation

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is an independent community service organisation based in Ballarat for over 160 years. We provide over 50 programs across a range of service areas, supporting communities across the Central Highlands region. Our practice is underpinned by Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TBRI) and our organisational values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, Kindness and Integrity.

What We Offer

- Inclusive, supportive, and innovative teams
- Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas leave
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Salary packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment

Interested?

We would love to hear from you To find out more about this opportunity, contact Brittany Hickey, Team Leader Home Based Care and Alma Evans on 03 5337 3333. To view the position description, visit: https://cafs.org.au/child-and-family-services-ballarat-careers/

To Apply

To apply for this role, please go to our careers webpage: https://cafs.org.au/positions-available/ and select apply now. Applications will be received until 12th of November 2025. Please note that applications may be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and employment will be subject to satisfactory Police and Working With Children Checks.

Our Commitment

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from all people, especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Supporting your application: Our recruitment process includes 1-2 panel discussions. Some questions may be provided in advance. For adjustments or support, contact people@cafs.org.au

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