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Specialist Family Support Practitioner

Act for Kids -
Mackay QLD

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Job Details

Temporary | Full-time
$105,578 - $110,360 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Driver Licence
Working with Children Check

Full Job Description

Salary:

$105,578 - $110,360 + Super + Salary Packaging

Location:

Mackay

Documentation:

Employment Type:

Full-Time Temporary

Department:

NQ: Mackay IFS

Closing Date:

04 Sep 2026

Documentation:

About the Position

We're excited to welcome a Specialist Family Support Practitioner to our Mackay Intensive Family Support (IFS) team. In this rewarding role, you'll walk alongside vulnerable families, helping them build the skills, confidence and supports they need to create safe, stable and nurturing environments for their children. Through compassionate, evidence-informed practice, you'll empower families to achieve positive and lasting change.

Level 5 SCHCADS Award.
Salary range: $105,578 - $110,360 + Superannuation.
Full-time, Government funded contract opportunity until 30 June 2027 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:

Support families to thrive by delivering intensive, child-centred case management and tailored interventions that address complex needs and child protection concerns.
Build strong partnerships with families, community services and government agencies to achieve meaningful goals and sustainable outcomes.
Apply your specialist expertise to assess needs, provide guidance and support colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional collaboration.
Create lasting impact by strengthening family resilience, community connections and the capacity of caregivers to safely care for their children.

Please read the full for more information.

About You

Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (allied health, social work, human services) with professional registration (if required) and, a membership in a professional association (desirable).
At least five (5) years’ experience providing complex and intensive case-management and therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and children in a child protection framework.
Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required), including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption).
Current driver’s licence.

About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

You will have access to:

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
Extra leave, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation. We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer 2023–24 and 2025–26 by the Diversity Council Australia.

How to Apply

Click on ‘’ to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received, therefore, please apply as soon as possible before the closing date.

Please include:

Resume
Cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.

If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.

Contact

For more information, please contact Deanne Mills (Program Manager): 0439 362 632 or [email protected].

Closing Date: 04 September 2026

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