AddressAbout us
Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 33 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.
Why Join Act for Kids?
The Act for Kids team is a community of shared values. We are a team that is Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.
- Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.
- Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
- Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
- Above-award leave provisions including additional parental, study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.
- Professional Development via our annual development fund as well as ongoing structured support.
- Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.
- Salary packaging increasing your take home pay with up to $15,900 per year tax free + an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment.
About the Position
We are looking to welcome a Child and Family Consultant to provide consultation, assessments, advice, and input that will provide better outcomes for children and families.
- Flexible location - work from Roma or Chinchilla.
- Full Time opportunity to May 2025 pending government contract.
- Level 5 under the SCHCADS award. Salary range is $93,860 – $98,112 plus super.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Provide opinion, guidance, advice, assessment and consultation on referrals, processes, and service connections.
- Respond to referrals and collaborate with stakeholders to provide holistic assessment and support planning.
- Contribute specialist skills through information gathering and analysis, collaborative assessment, and collaborative consultation on planned responses, triage, action, and outcomes.
You can read our full position description here under the relevant vacancy.
About You
- A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (Allied Health, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services).
- At least five (5) years’ experience working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or have experienced abuse and neglect, or more than five years’ experience in similar roles.
- Specialist skills in drug and alcohol, mental health, family and domestic violence, or child development.
- Expertise in family functioning, parenting, attachment, and parenting capacity and functioning.
Other Requirements
- Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.
About Applying
- Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. Please click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
- We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process. If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application. Your information will remain confidential.
For more information or questions about the role, please contact Veronica Grey on 0427 079 *** or *************@actforkids.com.au.
Closing Date: 1 July 2024
