Mockingbird Family Liaison Officer. Full-time

• Empower. Support, Lead. Join us at Life Without Barriers and be part of something extraordinary
• Be part of revolutionising the way foster carers are supported in this evidence-based, proven model
• Permanent full-time or part time options available

About the Organisation

At Life Without Barriers, we're all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we're here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around

Join Our Growing Community:

As a Mockingbird Family Liaison Officer, you will provide oversight and supervision of a Mockingbird Family Constellation through the direct supervision of the Hub Home Provider and participation in Constellation activities. This role is based in our Leederville Office, Perth and is available on a permanent full-time or part-time basis (4 days per week). This is an innovative and exciting way of supporting foster carers at Life Without Barriers.

The Family Liaison Officer is key in the development of a healthy community of foster and kinship carers focused on the health, safety, growth and permanence of participating children and young people.

A Mockingbird Family Liaison Officer is a cornerstone of our Mockingbird Family Constellation program. You will operate as the primary contact between MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY Constellations and LWB. Reviewing Hub Home Provider reports on Constellation activities, attendance and respite that occurs, family visits, training conducted (including delivering TCIF) and periodically participate in monthly Constellation meetings and assist with the coordination of these activities.

Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant, including, mobile phone and laptop + non-for-profit tax reduction options.
• Full -time or Part Time (4 days per week) Position with ongoing support and training for our caring team of professionals.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in the child protection and out of home care sector
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals, families and communities from a strength-based, culturally appropriate perspective that are part of the out of home care sector.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying an individual's strengths and areas for improvement within the context of providing foster and/or host care with an emphasis on permanency for children in care.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience managing competing priorities and to deliver high quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Strong understanding of impact of trauma and attachment on children and young people and complex behaviours.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with individuals whilst being able to have honest and at times difficult conversations.
• Deliver relevant training to Carers 
• Empower. Support, Lead. Join us at Life Without Barriers and be part of something extraordinary
• Be part of revolutionising the way foster carers are supported in this evidence-based, proven model

Qualifications and licences

• Recognised Social Work qualifications with eligibility for membership of the AASW and/or a Bachelor of Psychology or other relevant qualification.
• First Aid Certificate 
• Current Drivers Licence

How to Apply  

Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries relating to the position, contact Zina at Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Application will close on the 3rd of February 2026.

For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, please contact