Job Description

Child and Family Wellbeing Practitioner, Medium-High Level - Sunshine Coast

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Child & Family Wellbeing Practitioner - Sunshine Coast

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Permanent Part Time

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply

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REFOCUS is in the business of

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Redirecting and Empowering Families by creating Opportunities through Culturally Unique and responsive Services. Our work is driven by a commitment to strengthening families, celebrating identity, and fostering resilience.

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We do this by

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building genuine connections, valuing emotional intelligence, and taking a ground-up approach to understanding where support is most needed for children and families. Our services are shaped by real-world experience and a deep respect for the communities we serve.

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Over the past 15 years,

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we have supported more than 20,000 community members across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Gympie, and Cairns regions, delivering high-quality support across the Health, Community, and NDIS sectors. We are powered by a dedicated team with more than 800 years of combined lived and professional experience, ensuring culturally safe, person centered, knowledgeable, and effective care.

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We are crafting a team of change-makers and we want you!

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REFOCUS is seeking a Child & Family Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team and support culturally secure, family-led planning for children and families.

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This role focuses on assessment, direct family support, and delivering programs that strengthen parenting capacity and improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

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About the role

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As a Child & Family Wellbeing Practitioner, you will:

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- Provide supervision and assessment of family contact sessions in line with court directions
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- Assess parent-child interactions and ensure child safety at all times
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- Prepare clear, accurate, and evidence-informed reports
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- Deliver parenting programs and interventions (e.g. Triple P, Circle of Security, DFV programs)
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- Support young people transitioning to adulthood and developing independent living skills
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- Work directly with families to build parenting capacity and daily living skills
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- Deliver one-to-one and group-based support sessions
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- Provide education on child development, attachment, and impacts of DFV/substance use
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- Link families with appropriate community supports, services, and opportunities
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- Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and carers
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- Maintain accurate documentation and case records in line with REFOCUS standards
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Pay and conditions

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Hourly pay rates range from $35 to $52 per hour (SCHADS Award MA000100)

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Classification level and pay rate are assessed based on qualifications, experience, and capability

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What we're looking for

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- Strong commitment to child safety and family-led practice
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- Ability to engage and build trust with children, families, and carers
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- Experience delivering or supporting parenting programs or family interventions
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- Confidence in assessment, observation, and report writing
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- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage varied service environments
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- Commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed practice
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Qualifications and experience

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- Relevant qualification in Community Services, Social Work, or related field (or working towards)
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- Minimum 2 years relevant experience or equivalent capability
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- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families is highly desirable
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- Experience in family support, child wellbeing, or program facilitation is desirable
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Additional requirements

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- Current Working with Children Check
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- Criminal history check
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- Ability to meet REFOCUS compliance and reporting requirements
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- Current Drivers Licence (minimum green P's)
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- Ability to work within the 10 Child Safe Standards
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📌 Child and Family Wellbeing Practitioner, Medium-High Level - Sunshine Coast (Twin Waters)
🏢 REFOCUS
📍 Twin Waters