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Child and Family Practitioner - Townsville

Act for Kids
Townsville, QLD
A$97,378-$101,788 p/a + Super + Salary sacrifice
Community Services & Development → Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 5 days ago


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. 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 Child and Family Practitioner to deliver an outreach model of therapeutic case coordination to families, caregivers, kids and young people.

  • Full time position until 31 March 2026.
  • Level 5 under the SCHCADS Award. Salary range is $97,378 – $101,788 + Super.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Use a trauma-informed model to support children and their ecological networks to achieve better outcomes.
  • Supporting thorough psycho-social assessments.
  • Implementing tailored evidence-informed interventions directly to children to cater to individual need.
  • Supporting reunification plans based on evidence-informed models.
  • Providing psycho-education to carers and stakeholders.

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

  • Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (social work, human services, allied health, psychology).
  • At least three (3) years’ experience working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or have experienced abuse and neglect, or more than five (5) years’ experience working in similar roles.
  • Demonstrated specialist skills in at least one of the following areas trauma, attachment, social-emotional development, drug and alcohol, mental health, family and domestic violence, child development and disabilities.

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 received. 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 Sarah Watson on 0473 612 315 or [email protected].

Closing Date: 16 June 2025


About Act for Kids

Milton, QLD, Australia

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