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Family Practitioner

Applications must be received before: 09/09/2026 9:00 am

Type: Full Time

Hours per week: 38

Location: Coffs Harbour For More Information About The Role

Contact Aaron Wilson, Program Manager: Families, Young People and Communities, on 0407 598 133.

Position Overview

Blue Sky Community Services is seeking to employ professional and values‑aligned people to join our supportive and friendly team and assist in delivering Families Together services. We are seeking a full‑time Family Practitioner to join our Families, Young People and Communities Team within the Families Together program.

This position will be based at Groundworks, Coffs Harbour, with the role working across the Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads Local Government Areas (LGAs). This position is offered on a fixed‑term basis until 30 June 2031. This position is classified at Level 4 under the SCHADS Award.

This role requires a willingness to travel within the region. The position also involves participation in a 24/7 on‑call phone roster shared across the team, with on‑call allowances paid in accordance with the SCHADS Award. Successful candidates will be required to work flexibly between the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 pm on weekdays as needed to respond to the needs of families.

This position sits within Blue Sky’s Families Together Service funded by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice under the Family Preservation Program.

Family Practitioners Will

- Keep children safe at home with their families, preventing removal, entry into Out of Home Care, and future involvement with the child protection system.
- Work intensively with children and families using strengths‑based, trauma‑informed, and child‑centred practice to build safety, stability, and long‑term resilience.
- Assess and respond to child safety and wellbeing risks, including domestic and family violence, alcohol and other drug use, and emerging family crises.
- Develop, implement, and review family‑led case plans, supporting improved outcomes in parenting capacity, education, health, and overall wellbeing.
- Coordinate and collaborate with DCJ and community partners to deliver integrated, timely, and effective support for families.
- Maintain accurate case documentation and contribute to program outcomes, ensuring compliance with Families Together requirements, performance indicators, and reporting timeframes.

Who We Are Looking For The successful applicant for this position will have:

- a relevant tertiary qualification (or progress toward one) in Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline,



with demonstrated experience delivering trauma‑informed, family‑centred support to vulnerable children and families
- a First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake training)
- a willingness to travel within the local area to support families
- the ability to consistently align behaviours, attitudes, and conduct with the organisation’s values, culture, and Code of Conduct
- a strong working knowledge of Family Preservation systems and the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ)
- a robust commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
- the ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and proficiently use information and communication technology systems, including the Microsoft suite, client management systems, and databases
- the capability and willingness to confidently and accurately promote the Families Together program, including its goals, activities, processes, and functions
- a friendly, kind, and positive approach, with a strong can‑do attitude
- a desire not only to meet expectations, but to consistently exceed them
- highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to work efficiently and effectively.

About The Families, Young People And Communities Team The Families, Young People and Communities team works with young people and their families, parents and carers to ensure young people are safe and connected, and parents are supported to strengthen family relationships, providing a wide range of support options for individuals, groups, and families. The team also works with local communities and in partnership with other sector services by delivering training to family and community services across the Mid North Coast. How to apply To Apply For This Position, Applicants Must

- complete the application form (downloadable from our website); applications that are received without a completed application form will not be considered
- email the completed application form and a current resume to [email protected]

In responding to the criteria, applicants need to demonstrate how they fulfil the criteria of the position. Please note that applications that are received after the closing time will not be considered. If you need assistance with the application process, please contact [email protected].



We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager on [email protected] or (02) 6651 1788 to discuss.

Completed hard copies can be delivered to any Blue Sky office before the closing date. Please note that applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.

We are an inclusive employer

We believe that the makeup of our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we work within. We therefore strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and cultures, and people who have lived experience of disability, to apply to work with us.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager at [email protected] or (02) 6651 1788 to discuss.

The Recruitment Process

Stage One: Application Assessment Stage

- All applications are assessed against the criteria.
- Applications that are not complete, or that do not satisfactorily address the criteria, will not be considered for interview.
- Shortlisted applicants will be asked to proceed to the interview stage of the recruitment process.
- Applicants who are not selected to progress to the interview stage will be advised by email.

Stage Two: Interview Stage

- Applicants who are selected to progress to the interview stage will be contacted to arrange an interview date, time and location.
- At the interview, applicants will be asked questions to determine whether they are able to perform to a high standard within the role and to determine whether they are a good fit for the position, the organisation and our values.

Stage Three: Further Information Gathering Stage

- Following the interview, applicants may be asked to complete online psychometric testing to further determine suitability for the position.
- Following the interview, the organisation may contact the applicant’s referees to further determine suitability for the position.
- Applicants may also be requested to attend a second interview.

Stage Four: Employment Stage

- Successful applicants will be contacted by the organisation to discuss employment possibilities.
- Unsuccessful applicants will be advised via email.
- Unfortunately, due to the volume of people who apply for our positions and want to work with us, we are unable to provide individual feedback to our applicants.

Supporting Materials Application Form (DOCX, 61 KB)

📌 FAMILY PRACTITIONER (Coffs Harbour)
🏢 Blue Sky Community Services
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