Specialist Family Support Practitioner

Salary:

$100,784 - $105,350 + Super + Salary Packaging

Location:

Rockhampton

Documentation:

Employment Type:

Part-time Temporary

Department:

QSW: Rockhampton IFS

Closing Date:

05 Dec 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 25 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 part-time or full-time [0.8 FTE – 1.0 FTE] Specialist Family Support Practitioner to work in partnership with First Nations communities, ensuring culturally safe family support and reflective, inclusive practice. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of children and families.

• It is a genuine occupational requirement that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Level 5 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $100,784 - $105,350 [pro-rata] + Superannuation.
• Part-time/Full-time, Government funded position until 30 June 2030 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver culturally safe, strengths-based case management for families.
• Engage families respectfully and collaboratively, developing case plans that build on cultural and family strengths.
• Embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems in all work with First Nations families.
• Mentor and coach team members to strengthen cultural practice capability.
• Participate in case consultations, promoting culturally safe and reflective decision-making.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., allied health, social work, human services) or equivalent lived experience (subject to funding body approval).
• Professional registration where required; membership of a relevant association is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working with children and families.
• Strong understanding of child protection issues and experience in case management or therapeutic services within a child protection framework.
• Ability to provide cultural practice guidance, supporting others to embed cultural safety and trauma-informed approaches.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Current driver's licence.
• Legal ability to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required).
• Willingness of a respected Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural referee to vouch for your appropriateness for this role.

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.

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: Terri Evans: or

Closing Date: 5 December 2025