Identified Family Participation Practitioner

Identified Family Participation Practitioner- Logan

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

Tradewind Australia is partnering with ATSICHS Brisbane to recruit a passionate and experienced Family Participation Program Practitioner to join their dedicated Logan team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to have a stronger voice in decisions affecting their children, strengthen family connections and improve outcomes for children involved in the child protection system.

About the Role

As a Family Participation Program Practitioner, you will facilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family-led decision-making processes, ensuring families are supported to actively participate in decisions concerning the safety, wellbeing and future of their children.

Working within the Family Participation Program, you will provide independent support to families when child protection concerns arise, helping them understand Child Safety processes, identify family strengths and develop practical plans to address safety concerns.

You will play an significant role in promoting self-determination, strengthening family connections and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle.

Key Responsibilities:

- Facilitate independent, family-led decision-making processes that empower families to have an active voice in decisions affecting their children.

- Support families to understand child protection concerns, processes and expectations.

- Identify family members, relatives and community supports who can contribute to children's safety and ongoing cultural connections.





- Work collaboratively with families to develop practical plans that address safety concerns and support positive outcomes.

- Connect families with relevant services and supports, including housing, mental health, education and other community services.

- Promote self-determination, family empowerment and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle.

- Build strong working relationships with families, Child Safety and external service providers.

- Maintain effective case management, documentation and performance outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a compassionate, culturally respectful and outcomes-focused practitioner who understands the complexities of working with vulnerable families and children.

You will bring:

- Relevant experience in family support, child protection, family intervention, case management or community services.

- Experience working with high-risk and/or complex clients, including families experiencing vulnerability, trauma or crisis.

- Strong facilitation, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage families and encourage participation.

- An understanding of the challenges associated with intergenerational trauma, family vulnerability and disengagement from services.

- The ability to empower clients, build self-efficacy and support sustainable positive change.

- Strong organisational and case management skills,



with the ability to work towards individual and team performance targets.

- Knowledge of community support services across areas such as housing, mental health, substance misuse, education and employment.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following pathways:

- A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Social Science, Health, Allied Health, Youth Work, Community Services, Family Intervention or Criminology, with at least two years' relevant experience in the social services field; OR

- A Diploma in Community Services, Social Work, Human Services, Child and Family, Allied Health, Youth Work or Child and Family Intervention, with at least three years' relevant experience in the social services field.

At least one year of the above experience must be in a case management role.

Additional Requirements:

- Current driver's licence and ability to travel across the Brisbane and/or Logan region.

- Current Police Check.

- Current Blue Card or eligibility to obtain one.

What's on Offer?

- Starting salary of $96,421 per annum + 12% superannuation.

- Permanent full-time employment (38 hours per week).

- Salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus entertainment benefits of up to $2,649 per FBT year.

- Flexible rostering arrangements and nine-day fortnight options.

- Company laptop and mobile phone.

- Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.

- Access to LinkedIn Learning.

- Employee Assistance Program, including up to six free and confidential sessions within any two-year period.

- Supportive and welcoming team culture, with regular team-building and staff events.

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📌 Identified Family Participation Practitioner (Logan)
🏢 Tradewind
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