Better Futures Practitioner

Cape York Partnership; Greater London; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

3 days paid Christmas Leave annually

Professional development and career‑dr

Reflective supervision and practice

Flexible and supportive team culture

Meaningful work that changes lives

Job summary

Cafs is seeking Better Futures Practitioners to join our Youth Services team. You will work directly with young people transitioning from care, building strong therapeutic relationships and supporting goals across housing, education and employment.

SW4 and SW5 classifications are available on a 0.8 FTE, 12-month fixed-term basis, with pro rata salaries; benefits include above-award entitlements and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Social Work, Welfare, Family Therapy or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to child safety, inclusion and culturally responsive practice.
• Genuine belief in the potential of young people.

Responsibilities

• Build strong therapeutic relationships with young people.
• Support goals across housing, education, employment, wellbeing and community connection.
• Advocate for young people and coordinate supports around them.
• Manage brokerage funding and referrals.
• Work collaboratively with carers, care teams and partner agencies.
• Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based support that helps young people achieve meaningful outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Child safety & culturally responsive

Education

Social Work / Welfare / Family Therapy or related discipline

Job description

Part Time 0.8 | 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | SW4 & SW5 Classifications

SW4 Classification: $92,437 to $99,452 pro rata
SW5 Classification: $105,736 to $110,518 pro rata

Help Young People Build Independent and Connected Futures

Are you passionate about empowering young people to achieve their goals and thrive as they transition to adulthood?

Cafs is seeking motivated and compassionate Better Futures Practitioners to join our Youth Services team. We have opportunities available across SW4 and SW5 classifications, supporting young people with a care experience to build independence, strengthen connections and create positive futures.

Our Values

At Cafs, our work is guided by the values of:

Respect | Integrity | Collaboration | Kindness | Innovation

About the Role

As a Better Futures Practitioner, you'll work directly with young people transitioning from care, helping them develop the confidence, skills and connections needed for adulthood.

You will:

• Build strong therapeutic relationships with young people.
• Support goals across housing, education, employment, wellbeing and community connection.
• Advocate for young people and coordinate supports around them.
• Manage brokerage funding and referrals.
• Work collaboratively with carers, care teams and partner agencies.
• Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based support that helps young people achieve meaningful outcomes.

SW4 positions focus on direct case management and supporting young people to achieve their goals.

SW5 positions provide opportunities to work with more complex cases, mentor practitioners and contribute to practice leadership across the program.

About You

You will bring:

• Qualifications in Social Work, Welfare, Family Therapy or a related discipline.
• Experience in youth work, case management, community services or out-of-home care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to child safety, inclusion and culturally responsive practice.
• A genuine belief in the potential of young people.

Why Join Cafs?

• Salary packaging benefits.
• Above-award benefits, including 3 days paid Christmas Leave annually.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Reflective supervision and practice support.
• Flexible and supportive team culture.
• Meaningful work that changes lives.

Applications close 7 September 2026.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, and employment will be subject to satisfactory Police and Victorian Working with Children Checks.

Our Commitment

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Join Cafs and help young people turn possibility into opportunity.