- 12 month Full-time contract based on Yuggera Country in Loganholme with potential for permanency in the future

- $80k - $100k + Super + Salary Packaging + Meal & Entertainment Card (Dependent on Experience and Qualifications)

- Flexible Friendly organisation, hybrid work options available

This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. The Benevolent Society considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 25 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

Who We Are

At Benevolent, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, as Australia's first charity, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.

As a not-for-profit, independent and non-religious organisation, we are a practice‑led organisation, our work is grounded in evidence and strengths‑based approaches that place people at the centre of everything we do. We walk alongside individuals, families and communities, upholding rights, amplifying voices and advocating for safer, more inclusive systems where people can thrive.

Your Opportunity

Our Intensive Family Support program offers voluntary in-home family support to families who are at risk of entering or re – entering the Child Protection System. Through case management and effective relationship building, we aim to strengthen families so children can live at home safely, free from abuse and neglect.

As our Identified Case Manager (Child & Family Practitioner), you will engage and provide culturally safe, strengths-based intensive support to at risk families to help them make positive choices in their parenting. Using your practice framework as well as Structured Decision-Making tools, you will undertake an initial assessment of a family’s strengths and needs and develop case plans. Through lived experience, cultural knowledge and community connection, this role strengthens the program's ability to deliver culturally responsive support and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.





How You Will Contribute

- You'll bring cultural knowledge and lived experience to a diverse caseload, supporting families to achieve positive change while helping the team deliver culturally safe and responsive services.

- Collaborate with child protection and community services to enhance safety and family functioning at home.

- Assess family needs using Common Assessment Tools, tailoring in-home support to increase capacity and reduce risk.

- Engage clients of all ages during assessment, developing, implementing, and reviewing client plans with a focus on strengths and risk reduction.

- Coordinate with various service providers to ensure comprehensive support and access to necessary resources.

- Join a dynamic team of specialists dedicated to delivering a comprehensive support service prioritizing child safety.

Your Benefits

We support our people to live their best lives, with benefits that support your wellbeing, growth and lifestyle. Here are some of the key advantages, and we'd love to tell you more.

- Cultural Inclusion - Dedicated cultural leave, employee-led Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networks, culturally informed support and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the organisation.

- Salary Packaging & Perks - Maximise your take-home pay with up to $18,550 in salary packaging including entertainment and vehicle packaging options to suit your lifestyle, corporate rates/discount with selected partners.

- Flexibility & Wellbeing - Enjoy hybrid work options, monthly ADOs (12 extra days off per year for full time staff), Fitness Passport access, EAP support, and the option to purchase additional leave.

- Recognition & Growth - Competitive pay,



Benevolent You Make a Difference recognition program, service rewards, long service leave after 5 years, supportive performance and career check in’s and tailored professional development opportunities.

- Employee Networks - Connect through our diverse, employee-led networks that celebrate diversity and foster connection and allyship across shared experiences and identities

Your Skills and Experience

We want you to be successful in your new role! This means you'll have a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Social Work or a similar field, and:

- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and a strong understanding of the strengths, cultures and lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.

- Two years’ relevant experience (desirable but not essential).

- Excellent understanding of child protection issues and client vulnerabilities such as drug and alcohol use, domestic violence, mental health issues, and the impact of trauma and the effect on childhood behaviour and development.

- Experience managing complex cases & working with children, young people and their families who are either at risk of entering or who have had involvement with the child protection system.

- Working in a strengths-based resilience framework to achieve lasting change.

- A Current Driver’s License.

This role aligns with the capability requirements of an Individual Contributor level. Please see the Capability Framework attached to this advert to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.

Ready to make a difference?

Click 'APPLY' to send your resume and a 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Need more information or have questions? Feel free to reach out to Ash Maike on [email protected] or 0401 676 185 or a friendly, confidential discussion.

*Internally this role is called a Child & Family Practitioner - Identified.

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📌 Identified Case Manager - Intensive Family Support (Loganholme)
🏢 The Benevolent Society
📍 Loganholme