We are excited to welcome a
Family Support Practitioner
to our
Mackay Intensive Family Support team
. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work comprehensively with families as a whole and with individual family members to overcome the challenges they are experiencing and achieve meaningful change. In this role, you will utilise evidence informed therapeutic interventions and be contributing directly to the improved wellbeing of children and families.
Level 4 SCHCADS Award.
Salary range: $92,287 - $99,295+ Superannuation.
Full-time, Government funded contract until 30 June **** with possible extension.
Key Responsibilities
Empower families to succeed
by delivering intensive case management and tailored support that addresses complex needs and child protection concerns.
Create meaningful change
by partnering with families to develop goals, build strengths and improve safety and wellbeing outcomes.
Work collaboratively with key services
to connect families with the supports they need and achieve sustainable outcomes.
Make a lasting impact
by strengthening family resilience, community connections and protective factors for children and young people.
About You
Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (allied health, social work, human services) with professional registration (if required) and, a membership in a professional association (desirable).
Demonstrate at least two (2) years' experience providing case-management and therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and children in a child protection framework.
Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required),



including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption).
About Act for Kids
Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose tohelpkeep kids protected, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.
You will have access to
Salary packaging
up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
Extra leave
, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
Fitness Passport
including discounted fitnessmemberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
Access to our
Employee Assistance Program
including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
Ongoing
professional development
through our annual PD fund and structured support.
Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.
Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation. We're more than just a workplace—we're a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We're proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer ******* and ******* by the Diversity Council Australia.
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.
Contact
For more information, please contact Deanne Mills (Program Manager): ******** *** ******.
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📌 Family Support Practitioner - Mackay (North Mackay)
🏢 Act for Kids
📍 North Mackay