Child and Family Therapist

3 weeks ago

Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Act for Kids Full time
About Act for Kids

We are a leading provider of prevention, professional therapy, and support services for children who have suffered abuse and neglect, as well as support for families at risk.

Our mission is to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma, and lead happy lives through prevention, treatment, research, education, and advocacy.

Why Work with Us?

We are a community of shared values, committed to being Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.

  • We are an Inclusive Employer, recognized by Diversity Council Australia.
  • We have been awarded Employer of Choice in 2019, with categories including Health/Wellbeing, Leadership, and Work-Life Balance.
  • We offer a Fitness Passport, providing discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
  • We provide above-award leave provisions, including additional study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.
  • We offer Professional Development through our annual development fund and ongoing structured support.
  • We have an Employee Assistance Program, including 24/7 counselling support and health and wellbeing portals.
  • We offer salary packaging, increasing your take-home pay with up to $15,900 per year tax-free, plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment.
About the Role

We are seeking a Child and Family Practitioner to deliver an outreach model of therapeutic case coordination to families, caregivers, kids, and young people.

  • This is a full-time position.
  • The position is until 7 November 2025.
  • The salary range is $97,378 - $101,788 + Super.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support thorough psycho-social assessments.
  • Implement tailored evidence-informed interventions directly to children to cater to individual need.
  • Support reunification plans based on evidence-informed models.
  • Provide psychoeducation and practical assistance to children, carers, and stakeholders.
About You
  • You will have a tertiary degree in a relevant discipline, such as social work, human services, allied health, or psychology.
  • You will have at least three years' experience working with children, young people, and their families who have been impacted by trauma or abuse and neglect, or more than five years in similar roles.
  • You will have specialist skills in one of the following areas: trauma, attachment, social-emotional development, drug and alcohol, mental health, family and domestic violence, child development, and disabilities.
  • You will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and utilize a strengths-based approach.
Other Requirements
  • You will be eligible for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
  • You will have a current driver's licence.
  • You will be legally able to work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).

  • Child and Family Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Act for Kids Full time

    About Act for KidsAct for Kids is a leading provider of prevention, professional therapy, and support services for children who have suffered abuse and neglect, as well as support for families at risk. With over 33 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years.Our MissionWe are committed to helping keep...

  • Child and Family Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Act for Kids Full time

    About Act for KidsAct for Kids is a leading provider of prevention, professional therapy, and support services for children who have suffered abuse and neglect, as well as support for families at risk. With over 33 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years.Our MissionWe are committed to helping keep...

  • Child and Family Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Act for Kids Full time

    About Act for KidsAct for Kids is a leading provider of prevention, professional therapy, and support services for children who have suffered abuse and neglect, as well as support for families at risk. With over 33 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years.Our MissionWe are committed to helping keep...

  • Child and Family Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Act for Kids Full time

    About Act for KidsWe are a leading provider of prevention, professional therapy, and support services for children who have suffered abuse and neglect, as well as support for families at risk.Our mission is to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma, and lead happy lives through prevention, treatment, research, education, and advocacy.Why Work with Us?We are a...

  • Child and Family Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Act for Kids Full time

    About Act for KidsWe are a leading provider of prevention, professional therapy, and support services for children who have suffered abuse and neglect, as well as support for families at risk.Our mission is to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma, and lead happy lives through prevention, treatment, research, education, and advocacy.Why Work with Us?We are a...

  • Child and Family Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Act for Kids Full time

    About Act for KidsAct for Kids is a leading provider of prevention, professional therapy, and support services for children who have suffered abuse and neglect. With a strong presence across Australia, we have supported thousands of children and their families for over three decades.Our MissionWe are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma, and...

  • Child and Family Practitioner Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Act for Kids Full time

    About Act for KidsAct for Kids is a leading provider of prevention, professional therapy, and support services for children who have suffered abuse and neglect. With a strong presence across Australia, we have supported thousands of children and their families for over three decades.Why Work with Us?Our team is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive...

  • Child and Family Practitioner

    4 days ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Act For Kids Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Child and Family Practitioner to join our team as a Therapeutic Case Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering an outreach model of therapeutic case coordination to families, caregivers, kids, and young people.Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough psycho-social assessments to identify the...

  • Speech Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Health Workforce Queensland Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Speech Therapist to join our team in Cairns. As a Speech Therapist, you will work with children and their families to develop and implement effective communication strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and diagnose communication disorders in childrenDevelop and implement individualized treatment...

  • Speech Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Health Workforce Queensland Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Speech Therapist to join our team in Cairns. As a Speech Therapist, you will work with children and their families to develop and implement effective communication strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and diagnose communication disorders in childrenDevelop and implement individualized treatment...

  • Child and Family Psychologist

    3 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Health Workforce Queensland Full time

    Job Title: Child and Family Psychologist - Cairns and Cape York regionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Child and Family Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team in Cairns and Cape York region. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing psychological assessments, care planning, and therapeutic interventions to...

  • Child and Family Psychologist

    1 month ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Health Workforce Queensland Full time

    Job Title: Child and Family Psychologist - Cairns and Cape York RegionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Child and Family Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team in Cairns and Cape York Region. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing psychological assessments, care planning, and therapeutic interventions to...

  • Radiation Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Icon Cancer Centre Australia Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Radiation Therapist to join our team at Icon Cancer Centre Australia. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality radiation therapy services to our patients.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide safe and effective radiation therapy treatment to patients, adhering to...

  • Radiation Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Icon Cancer Centre Australia Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Radiation Therapist to join our team at Icon Cancer Centre Australia. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality radiation therapy services to our patients.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide safe and effective radiation therapy treatment to patients, adhering to all...

  • Radiation Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Icon Cancer Centre Australia Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Radiation Therapist to join our team at Icon Cancer Centre Australia. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality radiation therapy services to our patients.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide safe and effective radiation therapy treatment to patients, adhering to...

  • Child and Family Psychologist

    2 months ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Health Workforce Queensland Full time

    Job Title: Child and Family Psychologist - Cairns and Cape York RegionThis is a permanent, full-time position with Health Workforce Queensland, a not-for-profit organization that provides workforce attraction and retention incentives to healthcare professionals.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Child and Family Psychologist to...

  • Occupational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Well Balanced Care Full time

    Occupational Therapist Opportunity at Well Balanced CareWe are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team at Well Balanced Care. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing quality allied health services to patients in regional, rural, and remote communities.About the RoleThis is a full-time position based in...

  • Occupational Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Well Balanced Care Full time

    Job Title: Occupational TherapistWell Balanced Care is a multi-disciplinary team of experienced allied health professionals dedicated to providing quality clinical services in regional, rural, and remote communities across Australia.Job Summary:This is a full-time role as an Occupational Therapist at Well Balanced Care. As an Occupational Therapist, you will...

  • Speech Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Health Workforce Queensland Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Speech Therapist to join our team in Cairns. As a Speech Therapist, you will work with children and their families to develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve communication skills.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and diagnose communication disorders in childrenDevelop and implement...

  • Occupational Therapist

    1 week ago

    Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Health Workforce Queensland Full time

    Job Title: Occupational TherapistJoin a dynamic team of Occupational Therapists in Cairns, Far North Queensland, and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care.About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive team environment, providing high-quality occupational therapy services to clients in a variety of settings. As an...