Family Support Practitioner

• Part Time 4 days per week
• Location: Inner Northern Suburbs, Brisbane
• Organisation: Communify in partnership with Act for Kids

Do you believe every child deserves a safe and happy childhood? Join Communify and Act for Kids in our mission to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect through our Intensive Family Support service.

About the Role

As a Family Support Practitioner, you'll deliver vital outreach family case management to vulnerable and marginalised families, caregivers, children, and young people in Brisbane’s inner northern suburbs.

This part-time opportunity supports our multidisciplinary team approach, helping families at risk with information, practical skill development, and intensive support strategies.

What You'll Do

• Engage with families, build trust, and obtain consent for support.
• Develop and implement case plans that correspond to identified unmet needs and child protection concerns.
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of services and professionals.
• Advocate for families and support them through complex challenges.
• Build culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.

What You'll Bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Services or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working with families experiencing high levels of challenges.
• High cultural competency with the ability to work sensitively across cultures.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• A passion for social justice and making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Why Join Us?

• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging – more take-home pay!
• A flexible and supportive workplace culture.
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A chance to make a real and lasting impact in your community.

Ready to Apply?

To learn more and access the Position Description, visit our Careers Page by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

We prefer applications submitted via our website to ensure we have all the information we need. Applications close COB on the advertised closing date.

Be quick! We’ll start interviewing strong candidates as applications come in.