Family Support Practitioner - Cairns

Act for Kids; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Extra leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development (PD fund)

Job summary

Act for Kids invites applications for multiple Family Support Practitioners to join the Cairns Intensive Family Support team. You will work with families and individuals to overcome challenges, using evidence-informed approaches to improve child and family wellbeing.

This full-time, government-funded contract runs until 30 June 2028 with possible extension. Salary ranges from $92,287 to $99,295 plus superannuation under Level 4 SCHCADS Award, with flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience providing case-management and therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and children in a child protection framework.
• Demonstrated ability to work with families to develop goals, build strengths and improve safety and wellbeing outcomes.
• Eligibility to work in Australia and required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption) as applicable.
• Current driver’s licence (where required).

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive case management and tailored support to families addressing complex needs and child protection concerns.
• Partner with families to set goals, build strengths and improve safety and wellbeing outcomes.
• Collaborate with key services to connect families with supports and achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Strengthen family resilience and community connections for children and young people.

Skills

Case management

Therapeutic services

Child protection

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in allied health / social work / human services

Job description

About the Position

We are excited to welcome multiple Family Support Practitioners to our Cairns Intensive Family Support team. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work comprehensively with families as a whole and with individual family members to overcome the challenges they are experiencing and achieve meaningful change. In this role, you will utilise evidence informed therapeutic interventions and be contributing directly to the improved wellbeing of children and families.

• Level 4 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $92,287 - $99,295 + Superannuation.
• Full-time, government-funded contract opportunity until 30 June 2028 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Empower families to succeed by delivering intensive case management and tailored support that addresses complex needs and child protection concerns.
• Create meaningful change by partnering with families to develop goals, build strengths and improve safety and wellbeing outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with key services to connect families with the supports they need and achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Make a lasting impact by strengthening family resilience, community connections and protective factors for children and young people.

Please read the full position description for more information.

About You

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (allied health, social work, human services), with professional registration (if required) and a membership in a professional association (desirable).
• Demonstrate at least two (2) years’ experience providing case-management and therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and children in a child protection framework.
• Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required), including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption).
• Current driver’s licence.

About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

You will have access to:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Extra leave, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
• Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
• Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
• Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation. We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Team, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer 2023–24 and 2025–26 by the Diversity Council Australia.

If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.

This position has been readvertised. Candidates who have previously applied will continue to be considered and are not required to submit a new application.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.

Contact

For more information, please contact Brett Bordujenko (Program Manager): 0740 338 500 or [e-mail].

Closing Date: 27 November 2026