Intake and Family Support Practitioner – Rockhampton

Act for Kids; Rockhampton 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

Job summary

Act for Kids is seeking an Intake and Family Support Practitioner for the Rockhampton Intensive Family Support team. You will be the first point of contact for referred families and provide direct case management to help children and families achieve positive outcomes.

The role involves assessment, engagement, and evidence-informed interventions to connect families with the support they need to thrive, with a level 4 SCHCADS Award and a salary range of $92,287 - $99,295 plus super.

Qualifications

• Two+ years’ experience providing case-management and therapeutic services to families and children.
• Eligible to work in Australia with Working with Children Check or exemption.
• Registration or membership in a professional association is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support families from first contact to positive outcomes through referrals and needs assessment.
• Deliver evidence-informed case management interventions.
• Promote child safety and wellbeing through risk assessment and safety planning.
• Build trusted relationships with families and community partners to coordinate support.

Skills

Case management

Child protection

Therapeutic services

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (allied health, social work, human services)

Job description

Intake and Family Support Practitioner – Rockhampton

We're excited to welcome an Intake and Family Support Practitioner to our Rockhampton Intensive Family Support team. In this varied and rewarding role, you'll be the first point of contact for families referred to the service while also providing direct case management support to help children and families achieve positive, lasting outcomes. Through timely assessment, meaningful engagement and evidence-informed interventions, you'll play a key role in connecting families with the support they need to thrive.

• Level 4 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $92,287 - $99,295 + Superannuation.
• Full-time, Government funded contract opportunity until 30 June 2030 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Support families from first contact to positive outcomes by managing referrals, assessing needs and delivering evidence-informed case management interventions.
• Promote child safety and wellbeing through risk assessment, safety planning and early identification of child protection and domestic and family violence concerns.
• Build trusted relationships with families, community organisations and government partners to create coordinated and responsive support pathways.
• Make a meaningful impact by empowering families, strengthening resilience and helping children and young people thrive within safe and supportive environments.

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).
• 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).

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 tohelpkeep 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 Passportincluding discounted fitnessmemberships 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.

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.

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 Julie Teakle (Director Family Support Services): 07 4755 8*** or ************@actforkids.com.au.