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 33 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Through prevention, treatment, research, education, and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

About the Position

We are looking to welcome a Family Support Practitioner to manage referrals into the Brisbane North Intensive Family Support (IFS) Service and hold a small case load.

• Full time opportunity.
• Max term until 6 February 2025.
• Level 4 under the SCHCADS Award. Salary range is $85,127 – $91,588 + Super.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to referrals and referral enquiries in a timely, sensitive and effective manner.
• Assess risk of child harm and identify support needs of families, at both initial referral and during active hold phone calls.
• Manage and maintain client information management systems.?
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, other agencies and support services and provide information about support needs and alternate referral pathways as required.

You can read our full position description here under the relevant vacancy.

Why Join Act for Kids?

The Act for Kids team is a community of shared values. We are a team that is Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.

• Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.
• Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
• Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Above-award leave provisions including additional parental, study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.
• Professional Development via our annual development fund as well as ongoing structured support.
• Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.
• Salary packaging increasing your take home pay with up to $15,900 per year tax free + an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment.

About You

• A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (allied health, social work, human services).
• Experience providing case-management and therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and children in a child protection framework.
• Cultural awareness and an understanding of how to communicate and work effectively with families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• An understanding of current child protection legislation and policy reforms.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).

About Applying

• Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. Please click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
• Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.
• We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process. If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application. Your information will remain confidential.

For more information or questions about the role, please contact Jacinta Rogers on 0436 467 251 or [email protected].

Closing Date: 17 April 2025