Child and Family Care Navigator

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families?

Join the Parkerville Children and Youth Care Early Intervention and Prevention Team based in Midland as a Child and Family Care Navigator. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Family Support Network Program by delivering supports through the Assessment and Coordination (A&C) service offer, providing integrated trauma-informed, strength-based support to families, fostering an environment of empowerment and trust.

As a Child and Family Care Navigator, you will provide intake and assessment, therapeutic interventions, facilitate group work, and provide both in-reach and outreach client appointments. You will empower families by building on their strengths to overcome difficulties, offering practical and emotional support to children, young people, and their families experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges.

This role is offered on a Permanent, full-time or part-time basis. It will primarily be based at the Midland location.

If you would be keen to join us, we are now seeking a passionate and committed professional to join our team who can:

• Provide intake and assessment, phone based therapeutic interventions, and facilitate group work.

• Offer one-to-one phone support, education, appropriate modelling techniques, and other supportive services.

• Provide practical and emotional support to families, fostering an environment of empowerment and trust.

• Build rapport and trusting relationships families

• Engage with families to achieve case plan goals

• Maintain proactive contact with children, young people, and families throughout their involvement with the service.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team case review meetings and facilitate the development of Individual Care Plans.

• Advocate on behalf of families to ensure they receive the necessary services.

Why Join us?

This role is offered on a Permanent, full-time or part-time basis. It will primarily be based at the Midland location.

Support and Culture

Professional development that empowers you: We provide regular personal development opportunities to ensure you have access to high-quality learning, skill-building, and reflective practice - supporting your certification and career growth.

A culture of safety and respect: Psychological safety is a priority – we value open communication, collaboration, and a workplace where everyone feels supported to bring their authentic self.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration: Social Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS $44.58

• Salary Packaging of up to $15,900

• Ongoing Learning and Development

• Wellbeing resources: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness support.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Parkerville Children and Youth Care have a zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs.

It is essential that all applicants meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations.

We hope to hear from you by 4:00pm, Monday, 10th November. Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.

Our Commitment to Child Safety and Inclusion

Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc. complies with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all.

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from people of all genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions, and cultural backgrounds.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and bring their culture, wisdom, and community knowledge to our team. We're happy to support alternative application formats, including storytelling or phone calls, please email If you simply want a yarn about the role, phone Brooke Osborne on

This recruitment process may also be used to create a pool of suitable candidates for similar roles that may arise over the next 12 months. Applications placed in the pool will be actively considered for these future vacancies.