Child Wellbeing Practitioner: Impactful Family Support

Department of Human Services; Renmark; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Department of Human Services in Australia is seeking a Child Wellbeing Practitioner to support the Child Wellbeing Program, engaging with Education sites, families and communities to promote safe and positive outcomes for vulnerable children. The role links Education, Child Protection, and health networks to deliver timely interventions.

The position is part of Safer Family Services, emphasizes collaboration, and may require interstate travel.

Qualifications

• Incumbent should hold an appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen communication and understanding between DHS, DCP, EDU and Health systems for timely and effective service responses.
• Identify risk and assess needs of vulnerable children and families, plan and deliver focussed interventions to safeguard outcomes.
• Provide high-quality service delivery and work in collaboration with government and non-government services to mitigate child protection risk.

Education

Social Work qualification (AASW eligible)

Job description

Department of Human Services in Australia is seeking a Child Wellbeing Practitioner to support the Child Wellbeing Program, engaging with Education sites, families and communities to promote safe and positive outcomes for vulnerable children. The role links Education, Child Protection, and health networks to deliver timely interventions.

The position is part of Safer Family Services, emphasizes collaboration, and may require interstate travel.