Child and Family Practitioner

Child and Family Practitioner – Family Intervention Service Employment Term: Maximum Term to November 2026 Part‑Time (68.4 hours per fortnight) Location: Mackay Remuneration: From $51 per hour Super NFP Salary Packaging Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Queensland UnitingCare is a leader in crisis response, protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team works passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives. As a Child and Family Practitioner you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make everyday life easier for the people we care for. Let’s make a meaningful difference together Your part in our UnitingCare team This role will be responsible for providing services to vulnerable children, young people and families within the Family Intervention Service (FIS) with an emphasis on delivery of high‑quality best practice service delivery. Responsibilities A holistic and therapeutic response to the needs of families and individuals involved in the child protection system. Intervention to support the reunification of children and/or young people to their biological family after time in out‑of‑home care placements, or working with parents under a Parental Agreement case to minimise child protection worries so families can remain safe at home. Provide a home‑based intervention that includes case management requirements and therapeutic intervention skills. What makes a difference for us A tertiary qualification (minimum Bachelor Degree) in a relevant human services field with relevant experience; registration with a nationally recognised professional body is desirable. Demonstrated skills and sound knowledge gained through experience working with children and families. QLD Suitability Card for Child Related Employment (Blue Card). Ability to achieve results through personal proficiency and demonstrate high‑quality technical or professional work. Experience in the area of child protection is preferred but not essential. Current Driver’s Licence. What makes a difference for you NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take‑home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months service in addition to the government scheme. Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options for those who celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events. Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference. Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance. Child Safe / Child Friendly commitment UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children; implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect; and address child abuse and neglect immediately if it occurs. Diversity & Inclusion UnitingCare’s approach is simple: everyone is welcome here. We provide equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender. We are committed to reconciliation and building long‑term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr