Family Practitioner: Trauma‑Informed Family Support

Blue Sky Community Services LLC; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Community Services is seeking a professional Family Practitioner to join our Families, Young People and Communities Team in Coffs Harbour. The role involves travel across the Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads LGAs, supporting families with trauma‑informed, family‑centred care.

The position is full-time, based at Groundworks, and funded under the Family Preservation Program. It includes a 24/7 on‑call roster, flex hours, and SCHADS Level 4 classification.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or related field with trauma‑informed, family‑centred practice.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training.
• Willingness to travel within the local area to support families.
• Ability to align behaviours and conduct with the organisation’s values and Code of Conduct.
• Strong knowledge of Family Preservation systems and the NSW DCJ.

Responsibilities

• Keep children safe at home and prevent removal or entry into Out of Home Care.
• Work intensively with children and families using strengths‑based, trauma‑informed practice.
• Assess and respond to child safety and wellbeing risks.
• Develop, implement, and review family‑led case plans to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate with DCJ and partners to deliver integrated support for families.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and contribute to reporting timelines.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Family-centered

Microsoft Office

Communication

Customer service

Education

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Client management systems

Databases

Job description

Blue Sky Community Services is seeking a professional Family Practitioner to join our Families, Young People and Communities Team in Coffs Harbour. The role involves travel across the Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads LGAs, supporting families with trauma‑informed, family‑centred care.

The position is full-time, based at Groundworks, and funded under the Family Preservation Program. It includes a 24/7 on‑call roster, flex hours, and SCHADS Level 4 classification.