Job Description
Family Support Worker - First Nations Identified Position
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Family Support Worker - First Nations Identified Position
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Are you passionate about supporting First Nations families to build stronger, safer and healthier futures?
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We are seeking a Family Support Worker to provide culturally responsive early intervention, case management and practical support to vulnerable families and clients who may be at risk of entering the child protection system.
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Working across Bundaberg, North and South Burnett and the Fraser Coast, this role involves regular travel throughout the service region.
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About the role
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You will work closely with clients, families, community services and government agencies to provide practical support and coordinated pathways to services.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Providing holistic case management and needs assessments
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Delivering early intervention and family support strategies
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Supporting families with parenting skills, safe environments and building family capacity
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Linking clients with appropriate community, health and wellbeing services
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Working collaboratively with Child Safety Service Centres and Regional Intake Services
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Building strong professional relationships with relevant agencies and stakeholders
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Maintaining clear, accurate and confidential client records
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Supporting clients with referrals, education, practical assistance and approved transport
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Participating in case management, supervision, training and debriefing sessions.
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About you
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To be considered, you will have either:
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A minimum of 12 months' current relevant experience with appropriate qualifications, or
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Approximately two years of extensive relevant experience.
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You will also bring:
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A strong commitment to culturally appropriate support for First Nations individuals, families and communities
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Valuable communication, interpersonal and time-management skills
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Confidence using databases and Microsoft Office
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A current driver's licence.
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A Senior First Aid Certificate, Blue Card and Federal Police Check are required; however, the position description allows these to be completed upon employment.
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A Certificate III or IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or current study towards this qualification, is desirable.
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📌 Family Support Worker - First Nations Identified Position (Gold Coast)
🏢 Seed Employment
📍 Gold Coast