Location: Port Lincoln, South Australia.
Status: Part Time Contract working 22.8 hours per week (days negotiable) until 30 June 2027
Annual Salary: from $52,854 to $56,873 per annum based on part time hours
Hourly Rate: $44.58 to $47.97 per hour
About the Position
The Family Practitioner role sits within the Stronger Families Strong Communities program and delivers early intervention, trauma‑informed and culturally responsive services to families, children and communities. The role supports child wellbeing and safety while strengthening family relationships, preservation and connection to culture and community.
As a Family Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing case management and casework services to individuals and families
- Delivering culturally appropriate, trauma‑informed responses with a strong focus on child safety
- Advocating for clients and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Facilitating parenting education programs and targeted family supports
- Planning and delivering community education and engagement activities
- Maintaining accurate case notes, data collection and reporting
- Contributing to a positive, collaborative and culturally respectful team environment
Why Join Us
You will have access to:
- Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay
- Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available
- Additional leave provisions
- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
- A generous external Employee Assistance Program
- An inclusive, supportive and passionate team in a growing organisation
Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or Occupational Therapy, with eligibility for relevant professional membership or registration (e.g. AASW, Psychology Board of Australia, PACFA, AHPRA).
- Experience in domestic, family and sexual violence and/or child protection settings
- A sound understanding of trauma‑informed and trauma‑responsive practice
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities
- Strong communication skills, including written case notes, reports and group facilitation
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong time management, self‑management and IT skills
Requirements of the role:
- Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check *
- Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check) *
- Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License)
* Preferred candidates will be supported through these processes
Further Information
For more information on the position, visit www.cccsa.org.au/careers/vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your application via email to [email protected]
To be considered, candidates will be required to submit the following documentation:
- Cover letter
- Copy of your resume
- Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)
- Contact details of three professional referees
If you have any questions, need help with your application, or would like to request adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8644 2020 or email [email protected]. We are here to help you through the recruitment process in a way that works best for you.
Applications close 9.00am Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria questions may not be considered.
Pay: $44.58 – $47.97 per hour
Work Location: In person
