Children and Families Intensive Support (CaFIS) Family Support Worker
Tennant Creek, Northern Territory ****, Australia A$75,****** - A$78,******
Full-time Permanent Entry Level
Posted 23 Oct ****
Description
Make a real difference in the lives of children and families across the Barkly Region.
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a passionate and dedicated
Children and Families Intensive Support (CaFIS) Family Support Worker
to join our Piliyintinji-ki Stronger Families team in Tennant Creek. This is an exciting chance to work alongside families, communities, and partner agencies to support the safety, wellbeing, and development of children while strengthening family capacity and resilience.
Position Summary:
As a CaFIS Family Support Worker, you will work with families referred through government agencies, community organisations, internal services, and self-referrals where children have been identified as being at risk of abuse or neglect. You will support parents, carers, and kinship networks to improve child safety, wellbeing, and family functioning through culturally responsive and strengths-based approaches.
Responsibilities:
Supporting family engagement, case planning and goal setting.
Delivering practical family support and parenting assistance.
Advocating for families to access housing, health, education and community services.
Working collaboratively with community stakeholders and service providers.
Maintaining accurate case notes, records and reports.
Promoting culturally safe and community-led practice.
Qualifications:
Experience working within Aboriginal community health, family support, welfare or related services.
Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, values, protocols and child-rearing practices.




Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A current NT Driver's Licence.
A current Ochre Card (or ability to obtain one) and National Police Check.
Understanding of child protection policies and family support frameworks.
A commitment to promoting the welfare and rights of children and families.
Knowledge of the Tennant Creek and Barkly Region.
Ability to speak a local Aboriginal language.
Why Join Anyinginyi Health?
Enjoy a rewarding career while making a meaningful contribution to Aboriginal health and wellbeing.
Benefits include:
Salary packaging up to $15,****** per annum
6 weeks annual leave
Up to 10 days personal/carer's leave each year
Study allowance of up to $1,500 after 12 months' service
Study leave opportunities
Remote retention allowance of up to $3,000 Annual remote travel allowance of $1,500
Annual bilingual allowance of up to $1,500
Free access to the Anyinginyi Health Clinic and prescriptions
Free general dentistry (excluding laboratory costs)
About Anyinginyi Health
Established in ****, Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation delivers holistic primary health care services to Aboriginal people across Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region. Our approach recognises the importance of culture, family and community in achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Special Measures
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position.
This position is designated Indigenous under Section 57 of the NT Anti-Discrimination Act. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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📌 Children And Families Intensive Support (Cafis) Family Support Worker (Australia)
🏢 Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal
📍 Australia