Family Support Practitioner

3 days ago


Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia Communify Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Salary:

Level 4 SCHCaDS + Super + Salary Packaging

Location:

Fortitude Valley

Employment Type:

FP - Full-Time Permanent

Department:

Intensive Family Support

Closing Date:

16 Nov 2025

Family Support Practitioner – Full Time

Location: Inner Northern Suburbs, Brisbane

Organisation: Communify in partnership with Act for Kids

Applications Close: COB Sunday 16 November 2025

Do you believe every child deserves a safe and happy childhood? Join Communify and Act for Kids in our mission to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect through our Intensive Family Support service.

About the Role

As a Family Support Practitioner, you'll deliver vital outreach family case management to vulnerable and marginalised families, caregivers, children, and young people in Brisbane's inner northern suburbs.

This full-time opportunity supports our multidisciplinary team approach, helping families at risk with information, practical skill development, and intensive support strategies.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Engaging with families, building trust, and obtaining consent for support.

  • Developing and implementing case plans that respond to unmet needs and child protection concerns.

  • Working collaboratively with a wide range of services and professionals.

  • Advocating for families and supporting them through complex challenges.

  • Building culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.

What You'll Bring

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Services or related discipline.

  • Demonstrated experience in delivering intensive family support services.

  • High cultural competency with the ability to work sensitively across cultures.

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.

  • A passion for social justice and making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Why Join Us?

  • Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging – more take-home pay

  • A flexible and supportive workplace culture.

  • Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

  • A chance to make a real and lasting impact in your community.

Ready to Apply?

To learn more and access the Position Description, visit our Careers Page:

We prefer applications submitted via our website to ensure we have all the information we need.

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