Child and Family Practitioner (DFV) – Morayfield

Act for Kids; Morayfield; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Extra leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development funding

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Act for Kids Morayfield is seeking a full-time Child and Family Practitioner to support children and families affected by domestic and family violence. The role works with a Safe Families Team to coordinate services, deliver psychoeducational group programs, and collaborate with other professionals to achieve family goals.

You will bring a relevant degree, professional registration if required, and experience with trauma-informed practice to empower families and promote safety.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in allied health, social work or human services.
• Professional registration (if required).
• Membership in a professional association desirable.
• Safe and Together training desired.
• 3+ years with trauma-affected children/families or 5+ years in similar roles.
• Eligibility to work in Australia and required checks (WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with professionals and agencies to achieve family goals.
• Coordinate group training programs within the Safe Families Program.
• Deliver psychoeducation group programs for families experiencing domestic and family violence.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Group training delivery

Interagency collaboration

Family engagement

Education

Tertiary degree in allied health, social work or human services

Professional registration (if required)

Membership of a relevant professional association (desirable)

Safe and Together Training (desired)

Experience with trauma-affected children and families (3+ years) or 5+ years in similar roles

Eligibility to work in Australia and necessary checks (WWCC)

Job description

Child and Family Practitioner (DFV) – Morayfield

We are excited to welcome a full-time Child and Family Practitioner to our Morayfield Safe Families Team! In this role, you will work collaboratively to provide wrap around support to children and families impacted by Domestic and Family Violence.

• ·Salary range: $105,578 - $110,360 + Superannuation.
• ·Full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• ·Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure families’ goals are achieved.
• ·Support the coordination of group training programs within the Safe Families Program.
• ·Deliver group training programs that provide psychoeducation for families experiencing domestic and family violence such as Women’s Empowerment Groups, Safe and Together, Youth Love Bites, Shark Cage.

Please read the full position description for more information.

About You

• ·A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (allied health, social work, human services).
• ·Professional registration (if required).
• ·Membership of a relevant professional association (desirable).
• ·Safe and Together Training (desired).
• ·At least 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 years’ experience working in similar roles.
• ·Demonstrated specialist skills in working in family and domestic violence particularly working both with parents who use violence, and those experiencing violence.
• ·Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required), including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption).

About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.

You will have access to:

• ·Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• ·Extra leave, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
• ·Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• ·Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
• ·Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
• ·Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.

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: Professional, Ethical, Team, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer 2023–24 and 2025–26 by the Diversity Council Australia.

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

Contact

For more information, please contact Tom McIntyre – Executive Director Service Strategy and Growth: 0429 863 *** or ***************@actforkids.com.au.