Senior Child & Family Support Practitioner - Health

IUIH; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd in Australia seeks a Senior Child and Family Support Practitioner to provide trusted Aboriginal community services support to young children and families. You will advocate, coordinate across systems, and promote health and wellbeing in a culturally safe setting.

The role focuses on direct family support, enabling access to health services, transport, and telehealth, while building knowledge and practical goals to improve outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Current Criminal History Check.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
• Current Working with Children’s Check (Qld Blue Card).
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide single point of contact and advocacy for children and families as they touch multiple systems.
• Provide direct support to children and families to access health and related care, including reminders, transport, telehealth, and accompanying to appointments.
• Work with families to build health and wellbeing knowledge and understanding.
• Help develop child and family goals to address social determinants affecting health and development.
• Advocate for families with partner services and other providers.

Skills

Community advocacy

Child and family support

Health navigation

Education

Working with Children Checks (Qld Blue Card)

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd in Australia seeks a Senior Child and Family Support Practitioner to provide trusted Aboriginal community services support to young children and families. You will advocate, coordinate across systems, and promote health and wellbeing in a culturally safe setting.

The role focuses on direct family support, enabling access to health services, transport, and telehealth, while building knowledge and practical goals to improve outcomes in the community.