Family Support Specialist

Tracking Code

4944-689

**Job Description**:

- Across Tasmania, children are facing more and more challenges to their development. Through our Intensive Family Engagement Service, we provide critical support to families who need it most. _Through a variety of programs and individual case management, you’ll provide professional support to families with complex needs. _This is y_our opportunity to help children reach their potential and give them a chance to thrive._

**54 reasons** is Australia’s leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.**

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

**A place to make a difference**:
In this full-time, maximum term position (12 months maternity leave cover), you’ll be part of the Intensive Family Engagement Service (IFES), working collaboratively with families who Child Safety Services have referred to IFES to ensure the best outcomes for the children are achieved. Based in Hobart, you’ll work within our larger Family Support Services team and report to our Team Leader.
- You will make an impact by: _
- Working with a small number of families for up to 20 hours per week, over a 20 week period
- Providing families with a coordinated, professional family support service
- Providing case management support to families through outreach and home visits
- Building family capacity in a family partnership service model, using strengths and family-centred approaches
- Providing evidence-based, trauma-informed parenting information and education material

**A place to feel valued**:
You’re an experienced family support practitioner who is truly passionate about maximising opportunities for children to develop and thrive. Your ability to think on your feet will see you find solutions to complex situations, and your experience in similar roles will see you able to hit the ground running. Finally, your cultural knowledge will help you build strong connections with people from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
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- This role requires: _
- Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Health or allied areas (or significant relevant experience)
- Demonstrated experience in case management, working alongside families using partnership, strengths-based and family-centred approaches
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families
- Understanding of the importance of the “early years” and the impact of trauma on child development

**A place to belong**:
At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

- Generous award rate salary (Level 5.1 - currently $51.00 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits
- Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
- Supportive Managers - we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career
- Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
- Internal deployment and secondment opportunities, and opportunities to progress within one of Australia’s largest non-profits

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

**Does this sound like the place for you?**

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘’ section.

**Applications Close**: 12pm AEDT, Monday 4th August 2025.

**Position Description**:Family Support Specialist - IFES
- Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the _Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme_._
- Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation._

Job Location

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Position Type

Full-time Maximum Term Appointment

Close Date

8/4/2025