Help create safe, stable and nurturing futures for children and young people.
What We Offer
Adaptable working arrangements, including work-from-home opportunities
Tool of Trade vehicle available for personal use, plus fuel card
Up to
$15,900
annual salary packaging
Up to
$2,600
annual meal and entertainment benefits
Monthly RDO
Mobile phone and laptop provided
Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
Join one of Australia's largest and most respected social purpose organisations
About Us
At
Life Without Barriers
, we believe every child deserves to feel secure, supported and connected. Every day, we partner with children, young people, families, carers and communities to create brighter futures through compassionate, person-centred support.
With more than
8,000 employees
working across
500+ communities
throughout Australia, we are one of the country's leading social purpose organisations. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, people experiencing mental illness, and those who are homeless or seeking asylum.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
About the Role
As a
Child and Family Practitioner
, you'll provide high-quality case management and support to children and young people living in family-based care arrangements.
Working collaboratively with foster carers, Child Safety, families and community stakeholders, you'll develop and implement individualised care plans, strengthen placement stability and support positive outcomes for children and young people.
Based in our
Mackay
office, this is a
permanent full-time
opportunity offering meaningful work, flexibility and ongoing professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver child-focused case management, planning and assessments.




Build strong partnerships with foster carers, Child Safety, families and other stakeholders.
Provide ongoing support, supervision and guidance to Foster Carers through home visits and regular contact.
Support carers to implement case plans and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
Develop and monitor risk assessments, cultural support plans, safety plans and behaviour support plans.
Maintain accurate and timely records, case notes, foster care agreements and renewals.
Contribute to a collaborative, child-focused team environment.
About You
You'll be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and confident working collaboratively with carers, families and key stakeholders.
You'll also bring:
A recognised degree in
Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline
Experience within child protection and/or out-of-home care
Demonstrated ability to work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach
Experience supporting foster carers and managing complex casework
Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills
Current Australian Driver Licence
Successful candidates will be required to complete probity checks, including a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check (where applicable).
Why Join Life Without Barriers?
Join a supportive organisation committed to helping children and young people thrive. You'll enjoy flexibility, career development opportunities and the chance to make a genuine difference in your local community every day.
For confidential enquiries or to discuss workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact
Joelene
at
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using the subject line
"CFP Mackay"
.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The closing date may be brought forward if a suitable candidate is identified.
Current application closing date is midnight Wednesday 29th July ****.
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📌 Child & Family Practitioner (Queensland)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Queensland