Child and Family Practitioner

Location: Ipswich

Employment Term: Maximum Term to 30 April 2027 – Part‑time (7 days per fortnight, days negotiable)

Remuneration: $51 per hour + superannuation + NFP salary packaging (save tax and increase take‑home pay)

Responsibilities

- Provide support to vulnerable children, young people and families within the Family Intervention Service (FIS).
- Work intensively with families in their homes to address child protection concerns and other issues.
- Deliver practical and emotional support and counselling to help families make informed decisions about their future.
- Support families whose children are at imminent risk of entering out‑of‑home care or who require reunification following a period of out‑of‑home care.

Qualifications and Experience

- Tertiary qualification (bachelor’s degree or higher) in a relevant human services discipline.
- Relevant experience working with children and families,



with demonstrated skills and sound knowledge.
- Experience in the child protection sector highly regarded.
- Valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
- Current driver’s licence.

Benefits

- Versatile work arrangements to support work‑life balance.
- NFP salary packaging options for everyday expenses and meal entertainment.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave (available after 6 months service).
- Diversity and inclusive leave options for cultural events.
- Career development opportunities.
- Employee recognition and rewards programme.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UnitingCare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

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📌 Child and Family Practitioner (City of Ipswich)
🏢 UnitingCare Health
📍 City of Ipswich