Family Support Practitioner - Townsville
We are excited to welcome aFamily Support Practitionerto ourTownsville 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 31 December **** with possible extension.
Key Responsibilities:
Empower families to succeedby delivering intensive case management and tailored support that addresses complex needs and child protection concerns.
Create meaningful changeby partnering with families to develop goals, build strengths and improve safety and wellbeing outcomes.
Work collaboratively with key servicesto connect families with the supports they need and achieve sustainable outcomes.
Make a lasting impactby strengthening family resilience, community connections and protective factors for children and young people.
Please read the full position description under the relevant vacancy.
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 to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.
You will have access to:
Salary packagingup to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
Extra leave, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
Fitness Passportincluding discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
Access to ourEmployee Assistance Programincluding 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
Ongoingprofessional developmentthrough 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: Skilled, 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 Leisha Zonta (Program Manager): ************ or ******.
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📌 Family Support Practitioner - Townsville
🏢 Act for Kids
📍 Townsville