Child & Family Support Specialist — Flexible Hours

yourtown; Deception Bay; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Line supervision and support

Flexible work hours

Professional development

LinkedIn Learning access

Wellbeing programs

Calm & Centr Apps

Counselling for you and family

Discounted private health insurance

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

yourtown is seeking a Child and Family Support Worker in a maximum term contract ending March 2027. The role focuses on psychosocial support for families with children aged 0–12 experiencing mental health challenges, building capacity, safety and wellbeing.

You will collaborate with parents to strengthen parenting skills, enhance understanding of child mental health, and connect families with relevant services to create lasting positive change for children and caregivers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience working with families with complex needs and vulnerability
• Experience in leading, developing and facilitating individual and group interventions
• Comfortable working with primary school aged children
• Ability to communicate with and engage children and their families
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders

Responsibilities

• undertake needs assessments and develop and manage collaborative case plans
• provide individual supports to care givers and children to support problem solving; social skills; peer and family connections; and practical assistance
• engage families in outreach activities in the home and in the community
• ensure families are provide with support to develop life skills; build confidence and capacity and engage with relevant services
• provide psycho-educational groups and information sessions

Skills

Communication with families

Engagement

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Diploma level qualifications in Child Development, Human Services or similar

Job description

yourtown is seeking a Child and Family Support Worker in a maximum term contract ending March 2027. The role focuses on psychosocial support for families with children aged 0–12 experiencing mental health challenges, building capacity, safety and wellbeing.

You will collaborate with parents to strengthen parenting skills, enhance understanding of child mental health, and connect families with relevant services to create lasting positive change for children and caregivers.