Family Practitioner

Centacare Catholic Family Services; Murray Bridge; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal and entertainment card options

Salary packaging to boost take-home

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on health insurance

Job summary

Centacare Catholic Family Services is seeking a Family Practitioner for the Murray Bridge region. The part-time, fixed-term role (0.8 FTE, until 30 June 2027) offers outreach to families with children aged 0–18 and collaboration with local schools.

You will provide early intervention, develop Family Action Plans, maintain records in Penelope, and engage with regional networks to connect families with support services.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or related discipline.
• Experience working with vulnerable families with children and young people showing early signs of mental health concerns.
• Available and able to work outside of standard hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one counselling for young people and families.
• Plan and facilitate therapeutic group work sessions in schools.
• Maintain accurate client records in the electronic client management system.
• Develop Family Action Plans with clients and families.
• Build strong networks and referral pathways to connect families with support services.

Skills

Counselling

Outreach services

Record keeping

Family action planning

Networking with support services

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Penelope

Job description

• Fixed Term, Part time till 30 June 2027| Location: Murray Bridge
• Collaborative and client focused teams | supportive leadership
• $ 53.43 per hour + super + PBI salary packaging

Provide early intervention to families and children in rural and remote regions. Murray Bridge base

We have an opening for a Family Practitioner to join our Family Mental Health Support Service program based in Murray Bridge. This is a part time (0.8 FTE), fixed term role 30 June 2027.We welcome applications for candidates seeking 0.6 FTE, with flexibility available for the right person

Your New Role

In this role, you will provide early intervention support to vulnerable families with children and young people aged 0-18 years who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing, mental health concerns. You will also provide outreach services to the Murray, Mid Murray, Coorong, and Mallee regions.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide one on one counselling for young people and their families.
• Plan and facilitate therapeutic group work sessions in schools.
• Maintain accurate client records in the electronic client management system.
• Work in partnership with clients and families to develop Family Action Plans.
• Build strong networks and referral pathways to connect families with support services.
  

See attached position description for full details.

What you need to bring

Essential

• Degree in Social Work or a related discipline
• Experience working with vulnerable families with children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing, mental health concerns
• Available and able to work outside of standard hours when required.
  

Desirable

• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions including one on one and group work
• Experience in mental health promotion/education and community development activities
• Experience working in regional areas
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people
• Experience using Penelope client records management software
  

Before we can offer you a role at Centacare, you’ll need to provide:

• A current driver’s licence
• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Proof of your right to work in Australia
• 100 points of ID
  

What's in it for you

• Hourly rate of $53.43 + super under the SCHCADS Level 5 Employee classification
• Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
• Meal and entertainment card options available
• Make a real impact in the lives of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
• Supportive, high-performing teamthat values collaboration and clear goals
• Work with a trusted, long-standing organisation helping the local community
• Ongoing training and development to support your growth
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Discounts on health insurancethrough Bupa

Who we are

Each year, we support more than 20,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Damien Chalmers, Manager on 08228 8900.

Job Ad close5 pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.