Child-Focused Family Relationships Practitioner (Part-Time)

Cafs; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Above-award entitlements

3 days Christmas Leave annually

Job summary

Cafs is seeking a Family Relationships Practitioner in Ballarat, VIC, for a 0.5 FTE fixed-term role until 30 June 2028. The position involves supporting separated families with children's contact and parenting interventions, in a safe and neutral service environment.

The role emphasises child-focused, trauma-aware practice, risk assessment, and reflective case reviews, with above-award entitlements and salary packaging options available.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to separated families participating in children's contact and parenting programs.
• Provide support to the Co-operative Parenting Group for parents and the Post Separation Group Program for children.
• Provide limited casework support to families involved with the Post Separation Co-operative Parenting Program and Children's Contact Service.
• Maintain effective working relationships with legal, health, welfare and other community services.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients participating in the Children's Contact Service and administer first aid when required.
• Maintain accurate client records and meet statistical, reporting, privacy and information security requirements.
• Contribute to child-focused and child-inclusive interventions.
• Share in case reviews and present case studies within reflective practice spaces.
• Contribute to Family Relationships Program allocation and demand meetings.

Job description

Cafs is seeking a Family Relationships Practitioner in Ballarat, VIC, for a 0.5 FTE fixed-term role until 30 June 2028. The position involves supporting separated families with children's contact and parenting interventions, in a safe and neutral service environment.

The role emphasises child-focused, trauma-aware practice, risk assessment, and reflective case reviews, with above-award entitlements and salary packaging options available.