Child and Family Practitioner

Permanent Part time – 15hrs – 2 days per week

Albany

Over the last 70 years Relationships Australia WA has been providing relationship support services for individual, couples, families and communities. We are a team of professional and highly motivated staff who are committed to enhancing the lives of communities, families and individuals and supporting positive and respectful relationships.

About the role

We are offering a permanent part time role of Child and Family Practitioner for our Family Mental Health Support Service, called 4families, that is based in Albany with outreach services to Mt Barker, Denmark and surrounds. This early intervention program provides counselling and case management support to children/young people at risk of developing mental illness and their families. Applicants should possess a relevant degree (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Counselling) and experience working with children and families. The current vacancy is for 2 days per week.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments in partnership with clients identify their needs and clarify goals with a focus on addressing clients’ hopes and aspirations and ascertaining their strengths and resources

Provide therapeutic intervention sessions with children, young people and families as per client assessment

Provide case management services to parents and their children, young people or other family members

Provide outreach services and home-based support, assist with family-centred activities, establishing routines, practical assistance, skills development, peer support and mentoring, in support of the family achieving their goals

The position holder must also have some flexibility to work after if required from time to time.

Why Join Us?

We are a values-driven organisation that aims for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence.

Salary $88 000 per annum pro rata plus superannuation

Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550

Additional annual leave at year-end

Staff Reward program to provide savings on your everyday expenses

We value diversity across cultures, genders, sexuality and neurotypes. All interested, skilled and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply

A copy of the position description is available upon request [email protected]

Please contact the Location Manager, Suzanne Clarke-Smith, 61640600 for more information.

Application instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees and to be submitted via SEEK.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 20th September 2025

Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.