Support Practitioner

**Support Practitioner - First Nations Focus**

**Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families, Ashmore**

**Permanent, Full-time Opportunity**

**Imagine a career with Churches of Christ**
- 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. As a faith-based organisation, our churches and community services work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With over 200 services across 100 communities in Queensland, we care for and positively impact the lives of vulnerable people, providing support at every stage of life. Guided by our mission, we create a positive and inclusive environment of welcome, wellbeing, home, community and hope. Join us in making a meaningful impact and becoming part of a legacy of care that changes lives for the better._

**Employee Benefits**:
As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

- Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
- Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Additional benefit, enjoy Personal day off (PDO)
- A work culture that values you.
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
- JB Hi-Fi,
- The Good Guys,
- Goodlife Health Clubs,
- Bupa Health,
- Plus many more;

**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 Ashmore.

**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.
- 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 a Difference?**

**Applications will be assessed as they are received.