Restoring Families Functional Family Therapy FFT CW Therapist - Fixed Term
Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare FFT-CW Therapist
Restoring Families | Yarraville
Full-time | Maximum Term – 12 months
SCHADS Award – Level 5 negotiable upon experience
Make a meaningful difference with OzChild
OzChild has been supporting vulnerable children, young people and families for more than 170 years. We work alongside children, families, communities and government to create safer environments, strengthen families and support children and young people to reach their full potential.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT-CW) Therapist to join our Restoring Families team in Yarraville.
This is an opportunity to deliver an intensive, evidence‐based therapeutic intervention to children, young people and families experiencing vulnerability and complex challenges.
Working primarily in the family home and community, you will deliver the FFT‐CW model with fidelity, supporting families to strengthen relationships, address risk factors and achieve meaningful and sustainable change.
You will work closely with the FFT‐CW Team Leader and broader team, with access to structured training, supervision, consultation and ongoing practice development.
About you
You will bring:
A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised in Australia
3–5 years' relevant clinical or therapeutic experience working with children, young people and families experiencing vulnerability
Robust engagement, assessment and therapeutic intervention skills
Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection systems and statutory frameworks
The ability to work autonomously while working within a structured therapeutic model




Strong organisational, time management and documentation skills
Experience or training in family systems theory and/or cognitive behavioural therapy is desirable
A commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and strengths‐based practice
Experience working within FFT‐CW will be highly regarded.
What you will do
As an FFT‐CW Therapist, you will:
Complete assessments and establish first contact with families within required timeframes
Develop, implement and review FFT‐CW® treatment and phase plans
Deliver home‐based therapeutic sessions in accordance with FFT‐CW® model fidelity requirements
Work collaboratively with families to support engagement, behaviour change and generalisation
Complete required outcome measures, including NCFAS and CSS measures
Maintain accurate and timely case documentation
Work collaboratively with Child Protection, DFFH and other relevant services
Identify and elevate safety, risk and practice concerns appropriatelyParticipate in FFT‐CW training, supervision, consultation, session recording and quality assurance activities
Contribute to team learning, mentoring and continuous improvement
Support the team and take a leadership role when the Team Leader is on leave
The service operates between
8.00am and 8.00pm
, so flexibility in your start and finish times is required to meet the needs of children, young people and families.
Why work with OzChild?
At OzChild,



you will be part of an organisation committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of children, young people and families.
You will have the opportunity to work within an evidence‐based therapeutic program, with ongoing professional development, structured supervision and support from an experienced multidisciplinary team.
What OzChild Offers
Salary SCHCADS 5.1 negotiable upon experience
Salary packaging $15,900 plus $2,650 meals and entertainment/general expenses
Ex Gratia Days Easter & Christmas
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
OzChild is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone is respected and valued.
We strongly encourage applications from
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and people from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. OzChild is a
child-safe organisation
, and all employees are required to comply with our safeguarding policies, Code of Conduct, mandatory reporting and reportable conduct obligations.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake relevant screening and checks, including:
Working with Children Check
National Police Check and International Police Check where applicable
Current driver's licence
Access to reliable transport
Completion of mandatory and program‐specific training
For further information about this opportunity, please contact
Elizabeth Abdilla, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
, at ****** or
******** ***
.
Position Description available upon request.
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📌 Restoring Families Functional Family Therapy Fft Cw Therapist - Fixed Term (Melbourne)
🏢 OzChild
📍 Melbourne