Practitioner (National After Hours Service). Maximum Term, Part Time
12 hours ago
**Job no**: 505796
**Employment type**: Casual, Part Time
**Location**: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter, Sydney, Brisbane
**Categories**: Child, Youth & Family
At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.
From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.
**Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around**
**Employment Type**: Part Time, Maximum Term (to 30 June 2026)
**Location**: Completely flexible, as this is a work from home opportunity
**Hourly Rate**: _From_ $44.58 per hour + penalties (SCHADS level 4)
In this role, you will provide after-hours support and guidance to carers, staff, and stakeholders in response to urgent issues involving children and young people. Working within legislative and care standards, you’ll help manage incidents that arise outside business hours, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those involved.
We have 2 positions available and the roster for each is listed below. P_lease note: alterations to the allocation of day of work/shifts are unable to be accommodated._
Position 1: 58 Hours per fortnight
Position 2: 43.75 hours per fortnight
- _Shift Times are in line with Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Timezone._
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Handle all after-hours enquiries with professionalism and efficiency, using CARE and TCI models (training provided)
- Use child care plans and risk assessments to address young people’s needs and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
- Engage with staff and carers in a CARE-informed, trauma-aware manner to address concerns and support high-quality care for children and young people
- Coordinate after-hours transitions, including visits and clear communication with staff and carers.
- Provide guidance to staff, escalate incidents appropriately, and ensure all actions are clearly documented within LWB systems
**Skills & Experience**
- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or similar, with experience in child protection and out-of-home care, including trauma-informed practice.
- Experienced in working with children, families, and communities using strength-based and culturally appropriate approaches.
- Skilled in providing clear, policy-based advice with demonstrated conflict resolution, mediation, and influencing abilities.
- Proven ability to remain calm and responsive in high-volume, dynamic settings requiring flexibility and teamwork.
- Experienced in working collaboratively to meet evolving operational needs while offering guidance and support to stakeholders.
**How to Apply**
**Applications close at midnight on Sunday 26th October 2025**
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
**Advertised**: 15 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 26 Oct 2025 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time
-
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time $70,000 - $92,400 per yearJob no: 505796Employment type: Casual, Part TimeLocation: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter, Sydney, BrisbaneCategories: Child, Youth & FamilyAt Life Without Barriers, we're all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter...
-
Urgent Search: Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Life Without Barriers Full timePractitioner (National After Hours Service). Maximum Term, Part Time - Flexible Location Apply now Job no: 505796 Employment type: Casual, Part Time Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter, Sydney, Brisbane Categories: Child, Youth & Family At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can...
-
Practitioner (After Hours Service). Part-time
2 weeks ago
Sydney, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time**Job no**: 504621 **Employment type**: Part Time **Location**: Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth **Categories**: Child, Youth & Family - **$41.52 per hour + 11.5% Super + after hours penalties**: - **Work for a leading social purpose organisation**: - **Part-time contracts available to suit your lifestyle**: - **After hours...
-
Assurance Practitioner. 12 Month Maximum Term
2 weeks ago
Sydney, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time**Job no**: 502980 **Employment type**: Part Time, Full Time **Location**: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne **Categories**: Child, Youth & Family, Immigration Support Services, Practice & Quality **About the Organisation** Every day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we...
-
Practitioner, After Hours Service. Casual
2 days ago
Sydney, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time**Job no**: 500659 **Employment type**: Casual **Location**: Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth **Categories**: Child, Youth & Family - **Work for a leading social purpose **organisation**: - **Casual contracts available to suit your lifestyle**: - **After hours service - must be available to work a variety of evenings, overnight shifts...
-
Case Coordinator
2 weeks ago
Sydney, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time**Job no**: 505655 **Employment type**: Full Time **Location**: Sydney **Categories**: Immigration Support Services - **Flexible working arrangements (Office/Home)**: - **Access great employee benefits including fitness passport, discounted health insurance, travel club members + more.**: - **Generous salary packaging benefits - up to $18,550 per year, tax...
-
National Director
2 weeks ago
Sydney, Australia Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Full time**Job no**: 498561 **Work type**: Fixed Term Full Time **Location**: Melbourne, Sydney **Categories**: Information Technology The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is the national agency responsible for administering the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme) in partnership with 15 National Boards for the...
-
After Hours Clinical Nurse Specialist
2 weeks ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Healthscope Limited Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per yearAfter Hours Clinical Nurse Specialist (AHCNS)Clinical Nurse Specialist, Grade 2Internal Rotation: Afternoon Shifts, Night Shifts, and 12-hour day shifts at weekends and on Public HolidaysNorthern Beaches Hospital is seeking senior nurses to lead patient care in the after-hours period. The role plays a key role in ensuring that our patients receive the right...
-
Sydney, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time**Job no**: 504686 **Employment type**: Full Time **Location**: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne **Categories**: Human Resources, Finance **About the Organisation** Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians with this unique opportunity to provide both corporate expertise and community support. With a focus on...
-
After Hours Coordinator
2 days ago
Sydney, Australia Prudential Investment Company of Australia Full timeCasual hourly rate of $30 per hour. - Must hold a Certificate of Registration (COR) to service NSW Strata customers. - Work from home, supplied with the tech you need! **About Us** **What we can offer you!** - **Flexibility - **Work from home supplied with the tech you need. - **Giving Back - **A dedicated “Giving Back” supporting your favourite...
