Family Support Practitioner

3 days ago

Gladstone Queensland, Australia Kanda Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Empower families. Inspire change. Make an impact. We're seeking passionate team members to join us in helping families thrive.

As a valued member of our Kanda team, you will:

  • Deliver intensive, tailored family support to children, young people, and their caregivers
  • Implement evidence-based interventions – from parenting strategies to life skills coaching
  • Connect families to community, education, and employment resources
  • Conduct home visits and deliver early intervention strategies to build safety and wellbeing
  • Work collaboratively with Child Safety, government, and community partners to provide wrap-around support
  • Maintain documentation and case notes in line with standards and requirements

Experience with frameworks such as Circle of Security, Parents Under Pressure, Safe and Together, and Shark Cage is a plus – but not essential.

What You'll Love About Working with Kanda

  • Comprehensive training and professional development, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and The Sanctuary Model
  • Stable rosters and a supportive, team-first culture
  • Wellbeing initiatives and access to the Sonder wellbeing app for 24/7 support

To join our team, you'll need:

  • A valid Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Flexibility to work across all shift types (mornings, evenings, and sleepovers)
  • A current driver's licence
  • A qualification or progress toward a Certificate IV, Diploma, or Bachelor's in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work, or a related field
  • Experience supporting children, young people, and families, ideally within Family Support, Child Safety, or similar roles

Want to chat about this role? Reach out to Holly – Talent Acquisition Specialist on

Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

We're dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren't just welcome — they're essential to who we are and what we do.

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