Join the Team That’s Changing Lives!

At Act for Kids, we help children and families heal, grow, and feel safe. For over 30 years, we’ve been there for kids who’ve experienced abuse or are at risk of harm. With more than 25 centres across Australia, we’ve helped thousands of children, and their families get the support they need.

Our team is full of passionate people who want to make a real difference - helping kids feel safe, recover from trauma, and live happy lives.

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: We are Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing.

• Named an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia (2023–2024).
• A caring, welcoming culture that celebrates diversity and puts wellbeing first.
• Work-life balance matters to us — we support you to thrive both at work and at home.

What You’ll Get From Us

At Act for Kids, our people are the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to offer:

Extra time off – including wellbeing days, parental leave, study leave, and even pet leave!
Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
Fitness Passport – discounted gym and fitness memberships for you and your family.
24/7 support – access to free counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
Ongoing learning – annual funding and structured support to help you grow professionally.
Flexible work options – because we value balance and respect what you bring to the team.

About the Role – Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are looking to welcome a Specialist Family Support Practitioner to deliver interventions to families, addressing identified needs and child protection concerns.

• Full time position.
• Government funded until 31 December 2026.
• Level 5 under the SCHCADS Salary range is $97,378 - $101,788 + Super.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering an outreach model of complex family case-management programs to families, kids and young people.
• Facilitating social learning, community connectedness, good health and well-being.
• Engaging families with complex needs, obtaining consent and developing case plans in conjunction with the family which addresses unmet needs and child protection concerns.

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

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in a relevant discipline (allied health, social work, human services).
• At least five (5) years’ experience providing complex and intensive 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.

Other Things You’ll Need

• A current Working with Children Check (or eligible for professional exemption).
• A valid driver’s licence.
• The legal right to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required).

Ready to Join Us?

Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received. Please include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter that tells us how your experience matches the key responsibilities

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Need support or adjustments during the recruitment process? We’re here to help. Just reach out to:

• Julie Teakle [07 4755 8777 or [email protected]].

Applications Close: 16 June 2025