About the Position
We're excited to welcome a
Specialist Family Support Practitioner
to our
Mackay Intensive Family Support (IFS)
team.
In this rewarding role, you'll walk alongside vulnerable families, helping them build the skills, confidence and supports they need to create safe, stable and nurturing environments for their children.
Through compassionate, evidence-informed practice, you'll empower families to achieve positive and lasting change.
Level 5 SCHCADS Award.
Salary range: $105,578 - $110,360 + Superannuation.
Full-time, Government funded contract opportunity until 30 June **** with possible extension.
Key Responsibilities:
Support families to thrive
by delivering intensive, child-centred case management and tailored interventions that address complex needs and child protection concerns.
Build strong partnerships
with families, community services and government agencies to achieve meaningful goals and sustainable outcomes.
Apply your specialist expertise
to assess needs, provide guidance and support colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional collaboration.
Create lasting impact
by strengthening family resilience, community connections and the capacity of caregivers to safely care for their children.
Please read the full position description for more information
.
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).
At least five (5) years' experience providing complex and intensive 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).
Current driver's licence.
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 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 fitness memberships 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:
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.
How to Apply
Click on 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
Applications will be reviewed as received, therefore, please apply as soon as possible before the closing date.
Please include:
Resume
Cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.
If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below.
Your information will be treated confidentially.
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):
04•• ••• 632
or
******
.
Closing Date: 04 September ****

📌 Specialist Family Support Practitioner - Mackay (Queensland)
🏢 Act for Kids
📍 Queensland