
Child and Family Practitioner
1 week ago
Salary:
$100,784 - $105,350 + Super + Salary Packaging
Location:
Townsville
Documentation:
Employment Type:
Full-Time Temporary
Department:
NQ: Townsville Ind. Supp. Services Team 2
Closing Date:
30 Sep 2025
About Act for Kids
Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 30 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.
Working With Us
Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation.
We're more than just a workplace—we're a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We're proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing:
- Inclusive Employer named by Diversity Council Australia.
- Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
- Supportive culture that encourages diversity, wellbeing, and work-life balance.
What We Offer
At Act for Kids, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're proud to offer:
Extra leave, including wellbeing days, parental, study, exam, and pet leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
- Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
- Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
- Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.
About the Position
We are looking to welcome a Child and Family Practitioner to deliver an outreach model of therapeutic case coordination to children and families.
- Full time opportunity.
- Level 5 under the SCHCADS Award. Salary range is $100,784 - $105,350 + Superannuation.
- Government funded until 11 October 2026 with possible extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use a trauma-informed model to support children and their ecological networks to achieve better outcomes.
- Support thorough psycho-social assessments.
- Implement tailored evidence-informed interventions directly to children to cater to individual need.
- Support reunification plans based on evidence-informed models.
- Provide psychoeducation and practical assistance to children, carers and stakeholders.
About You
- Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (social work, human services, allied health, psychology).
- Professional registration (if required).
- Membership of a relevant professional association (desirable).
- At least three (3) years' experience working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or have experienced abuse and neglect, or more than five (5) years in similar roles.
- Specialist skills in one of the following areas trauma, attachment, social-emotional development, drug and alcohol, mental health, family and domestic violence, child development and disabilities.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and utilise a strengths-based approach.
Other Requirements
- Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.
- Current driver's licence.
- Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility will be requested.
How to Apply
Click on '' to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received. Please include:
- A resume.
- A cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.
If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.
Contact: Sarah Watson, or
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
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