Child & Family Support Practitioner

Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families, Mackay

Permanent, Part-time Opportunity

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

• Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• A work culture that values you.
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
• JB Hi-Fi,
• The Good Guys,
• Goodlife Health Clubs,
• Bupa Health,
• Plus many more;

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Empower Families & Transform Young Lives

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families? At Churches of Christ, we are looking for a Support Practitioner to join our Children, Youth & Families team in Mackay.

As a Support Practitioner, you will play a vital role in empowering families and carers, ensuring children thrive in safe and nurturing environments.

What You’ll Do:

• Assess, support, and empower children, young people, and families.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management services.
• Facilitate evidence-based parenting programs for carers and parents.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with foster and kinship carers.
• Maintain accurate client records and contribute to service improvements.
• Work collaboratively with community agencies and referral partners.

What You’ll Need:

• Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum two years’ experience in the provision of care services to children, young people and their families in statutory care.
• Knowledge of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, including the Child Protection Act 1999.
• Experience supporting children, young people, and families in community services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse communities.
• Commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practices.
• Possess or the ability to acquire a National Police Check, Working with Children (Blue Card), Licensed Care Service (Child Protection).

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting families and empowering young lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. Click the Apply Button. For further inquiries, contact Belinda Wood 0418 387 497.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.