- Permanent Full-Time role based on Dharawal Country in Wollongong
- 80K–100K + Super + Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Monthly ADOs, flexible work options and professional development opportunities

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 an independent, non-religious not-for-profit, our work is grounded in evidence and strengths-based practice that places 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

As a Child & Family Practitioner in the Families Together program, you’ll work alongside families experiencing complex challenges to help children remain safe, connected and thriving within their family. Using trauma-informed, culturally responsive and child-centred practice, you’ll build on families’ strengths to reduce risk and support positive, lasting change.

You’ll build genuine relationships with families through regular home visits, thoughtful assessments and family-led planning. You’ll coordinate practical, therapeutic and community supports, advocate alongside families and collaborate with other services. You’ll also join a passionate, growing team shaping the Families Together program in Wollongong, with the opportunity to contribute your ideas, experience and expertise.

How You Will Contribute

- Provide home-based support, including regular home visits and direct engagement with children and families.

- Assess family strengths, needs and risks, and develop clear, achievable and family-led support plans.

- Deliver practical, evidence-informed interventions, including parenting support,



advocacy and coordination with community and specialist services.

- Maintain accurate case documentation and collaborate closely with families, colleagues and partner services to support positive outcomes.

Your Perks

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

- 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.

- Cultural Inclusion - Dedicated cultural leave and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, including leadership pathways and networking groups.

- 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’d love to hear from you if you have:

- A relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology,



Community Services or a related human services field (Diploma or higher).

- Experience providing intensive casework support to children and families experiencing vulnerability, ideally in family preservation, child protection or community-based services.

- A sound understanding of trauma-informed practice, child safety and risk assessment, including the ability to identify and respond appropriately to child protection concerns.

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage families respectfully, practice in culturally safe ways and collaborate effectively with other services.

- Confidence using case management systems and maintaining clear, accurate documentation.

- A current NSW Driver Licence and NSW Working with Children Check.

This role aligns to the capability requirements of an Individual Contributor. Please see the Capability Framework attached below 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 Dimitra on *************@benevolent.org.au for a friendly, confidential discussion.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

📌 Families Together Practitioner (Wollongong)
🏢 The Benevolent Society
📍 Wollongong