Child & Family Practitioner

Child & Family Practitioner Join to apply for the Child & Family Practitioner role at The Benevolent Society Position details Permanent, part-time (4 days / week), based in Campbelltown and Camden LGA, Sydney. Pay ph – $ ph + Super + Salary Packaging (depends on qualifications and experience). Flexibility WFH options available. Our Organisation The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider that supports people to live life their way. We are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia and to promoting their economic, political, and social inclusion. About This Role We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to join our multi-disciplinary team in supporting vulnerable families through targeted early intervention services, comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions. This role involves conducting in-depth risk and needs assessments to identify families requiring support, and delivering services that promote healthy child development, strengthen caregiver-child attachment, enhance safety, and foster meaningful connections that set up foundations for better outcomes across the early years. Duties Engage children, young people, adults and/or families, using current assessment and risk minimization processes. Plan, develop, facilitate and review supported playgroups, transition to school programs, Preteen programs and workshops relating to service delivery. Work with clients to conduct comprehensive assessments, identify strengths and areas of risk, develop and implement tailored support plans, provide ongoing case management, home visits and reviews; ensuring children and young people are actively engaged throughout the process. Collaborate proactively with a broad network of service providers, including government agencies, educational systems, healthcare services, general practitioners, and allied health professionals. Prepare and submit child protection reports to the relevant helpline when concerns are identified, ensuring mandatory reporting obligations. Facilitate home visits, review meetings, case conferences, worker and consultation meetings and ensure appropriate documentation is kept. Maintain precision in record-keeping and a proactive approach to ensuring compliance with organisational protocols and reporting standards. Participate in internal and sector-wide interagency meetings as needed to foster collaboration, share insights, and support coordinated service delivery. Our Benefits Salary Benefits – You can package up to $15,900pa of your pre-tax salary. Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle. Work / Life Balance – Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home / office options. Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years. Wellness – Fitness passport, Employee Assistance Program, and the option to purchase additional leave. Professional Development – Career development opportunities for employees and volunteers. Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, plus cultural and professional development options. Skills And Experience Degree qualified in social work, early childhood, teaching, community welfare or similar. Diploma qualification with minimum of 5 years' relevant experience may also be considered. In-depth working with children and families facing multiple and complex challenges, including vulnerability in areas such as parenting, education, and life skills delivering targeted support through groups, holistic case management and evidence-informed practice. Demonstrated knowledge of child development (0-12 years), attachment theory, and relational dynamics, with a strong understanding of how trauma can disrupt emotional wellbeing and family functioning. Experience supporting families facing multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities including domestic and family violence, visa insecurity, financial hardship, social isolation, and mental health challenges through compassionate, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approaches. Commitment to practicing cultural humility, engaging and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Ability to identify children and young people at risk and report child protection concerns as required. Strong commitment to accurate, thorough, and timely documentation. Current driver's licence and willingness to drive a van or pool car. Apply Online Today We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice and practicing cultural safety in our workplace. Have a question? Contact Cristina on to discuss the role in more detail #J-18808-Ljbffr