Senior Practitioner

• Full time opportunity based on Darug Land land in Macquarie Park
• $100.8k – $105.4k + Super + Salary packaging
• Flexible, friendly organisation with WFH options available

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

As our Senior Practitioner in our Family Preservation Program, you'll play a key role in supporting strengthening families so children can remain safely at home and thrive. The program provides targeted, voluntary child protection services to families at high risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system.

In this senior position, you'll balance a smaller caseload with mentoring and practice support for your colleagues. You'll be a trusted source of guidance on complex cases, help embed a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, and collaborate with leaders to shape and refine how the program is delivered. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on families while also contributing to the growth and capability of the broader team.

Duties

As a Senior Practitioner in the Family Preservation Program, you will:

• Partner with other Senior Practitioners to deliver monthly group coaching for Child and Family Practitioners in the Central Sydney Family Preservation Program.
• Coach and support team members with case planning, visit preparation, and the management of more complex cases, including attending visits and meetings as required.
• Assistthe leadership team with program development, process review, and implementation.
• Deliverhigh-quality, strengths-based early intervention services to families with complex needs.
• Attendreview meetings, case conferences, and consultation sessions, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options– to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

We want you to be successful in your new role This means, as an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Case Worker or Case Manager you will have

• Strong track record identifying and addressing child protection concerns and engaging resistant clients.
• High level of professional accountability and desire to proactively shape your future development.
• Holistic strengths-based approach to achieve lasting change with clients from all walks of life.
• Capacity to mentor and support colleagues to improve practice outcomes.
• Confidence to facilitate regular monthly group coaching sessions.
• 5+ years of experience in Child Protection with a trauma informed approach.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Apply today with your current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Have a question? Contact Amy Normanon for a friendly confidential chat.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.