Child & Family Wellbeing Practitioner – Sunshine Coast

Permanent Part Time

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply

REFOCUS is in the business of Redirecting and Empowering Families by creating Opportunities through Culturally Unique and responsive Services. Our work is driven by a commitment to strengthening families, celebrating identity, and fostering resilience.

We do this by building genuine connections, valuing emotional intelligence, and taking a ground-up approach to understanding where support is most needed for children and families. Our services are shaped by real-world experience and a deep respect for the communities we serve.

Over the past 15 years, we have supported more than 20,000 community members across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Gympie, and Cairns regions, delivering high-quality support across the Health, Community, and NDIS sectors. We are powered by a dedicated team with more than 800 years of combined lived and professional experience, ensuring culturally safe, person centered, knowledgeable, and effective care.

We are crafting a team of change-makers and we want you!

REFOCUS is seeking a Child & Family Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team and support culturally safe, family-led planning for children and families.

This role focuses on assessment, direct family support, and delivering programs that strengthen parenting capacity and improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

About the role

As a Child & Family Wellbeing Practitioner, you will:

Provide supervision and assessment of family contact sessions in line with court directions

Assess parent-child interactions and ensure child safety at all times

Prepare clear, accurate, and evidence-informed reports

Deliver parenting programs and interventions (e.g. Triple P, Circle of Security, DFV programs)





Support young people transitioning to adulthood and developing independent living skills

Work directly with families to build parenting capacity and daily living skills

Deliver one-to-one and group-based support sessions

Provide education on child development, attachment, and impacts of DFV/substance use

Link families with appropriate community supports, services, and opportunities

Build solid, respectful relationships with children, families, and carers

Maintain accurate documentation and case records in line with REFOCUS standards

Pay and conditions

Permanent part-time position

Hourly pay rates range from $35 to $52 per hour (SCHADS Award MA000100)

Classification level and pay rate are assessed based on qualifications, experience, and capability

What we’re looking for

Strong commitment to child safety and family-led practice

Ability to engage and build trust with children, families, and carers

Experience delivering or supporting parenting programs or family interventions

Confidence in assessment, observation, and report writing

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage varied service environments

Commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed practice

Qualifications and experience

Relevant qualification in Community Services, Social Work, or related field (or working towards)

Minimum 2 years relevant experience or equivalent capability

Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families is highly desirable

Experience in family support, child wellbeing, or program facilitation is desirable

Additional requirements

- Current Working with Children Check
- Criminal history check
- Ability to meet REFOCUS compliance and reporting requirements
- Current Drivers Licence (minimum green P’s)
- Ability to work within the 10 Child Safe Standards

How to apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.

📌 Child and Family Wellbeing Practitioner, Medium-High Level – Sunshine Coast
🏢 REFOCUS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services
📍 Sunshine Coast