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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 25 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.
- Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose.
- Employer of Choice: Awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
- Fitness Passport - Discounted health and fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
- Above-award leave provisions available – including study and exam leave opportunities.
- Our Employee Assistance Program includes 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.
- Salary packaging - 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 Consultantto work collaboratively to provide holistic assessment and support planning and connect families to services.
- Part time 0.8 (60.8h f/n) opportunity.
- Level 5 under the SCHCADS award. Salary range is $93,860 – $98,112 (pro-rata) plus super.
- Government funded until June 30, 2024, with possible extension.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting Child Safety in engaging with the Child and their family.
- Enabling, supporting, and informing a holistic response to the Child and their family.
- Undertaking a targeted assessment of a family’s strengths and needs.
- Assisting the Child and their family to access the support and services they need.
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).
- Professional registration (if required) and membership of a relevant professional association (desirable).
- 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 experience working in similar roles.
- Specialist skills in at least one of the following: drug and alcohol, mental health, family and domestic violence, child development.
- Expertise in family functioning, parenting and attachment, impacts of trauma, including assessing family relationships 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 Danielle Hodder on 07 4755 8*** or ***************@actforkids.com.au.
Closing Date: 8 April 2024
