At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and children through assessments, programs, and direct support.
- Company: Join REFOCUS, a dedicated team empowering families on the Sunshine Coast.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, flexible hours, and meaningful community impact.
- Other info: Strong focus on child safety and culturally responsive practices.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while celebrating cultural identity.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in Community Services or Social Work preferred.
The predicted salary is between 52 - 52 $ per hour.
Child & Family Wellbeing Practitioner - Sunshine Coast
Permanent Part Time
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
REFOCUS is in the business of Redirecting and Empowering Families by creating Opportunities through Culturally Unique and responsive Services. Our work is driven by a commitment to strengthening families, celebrating identity, and fostering resilience. We do this by building genuine connections, valuing emotional intelligence, and taking a ground-up approach to understanding where support is most needed for children and families. Our services are shaped by real-world experience and a deep respect for the communities we serve. Over the past 15 years, we have supported more than 20,000 community members across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Gympie, and Cairns regions, delivering high-quality support across the Health, Community, and NDIS sectors. We are powered by a dedicated team with more than 800 years of combined lived and professional experience, ensuring culturally safe, person-centered, knowledgeable, and effective care. We are crafting a team of change-makers and we want you!
REFOCUS is seeking a Child & Family Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team and support culturally safe, family-led planning for children and families. This role focuses on assessment, direct family support, and delivering programs that strengthen parenting capacity and improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.
About the role
- Provide supervision and assessment of family contact sessions in line with court directions
- Assess parent-child interactions and ensure child safety at all times
- Prepare clear, accurate, and evidence-informed reports
- Deliver parenting programs and interventions (e.g. Triple P, Circle of Security, DFV programs)
- Support young people transitioning to adulthood and developing independent living skills
- Work directly with families to build parenting capacity and daily living skills
- Deliver one-to-one and group-based support sessions
- Provide education on child development, attachment, and impacts of DFV/substance use
- Link families with appropriate community supports, services, and opportunities
- Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and carers
- Maintain accurate documentation and case records in line with REFOCUS standards
Pay and conditions
Hourly pay rates range from $35 to $52 per hour (SCHADS Award MA000100). Classification level and pay rate are assessed based on qualifications, experience, and capability.
What we’re looking for
- Strong commitment to child safety and family-led practice
- Ability to engage and build trust with children, families, and carers
- Experience delivering or supporting parenting programs or family interventions
- Confidence in assessment, observation, and report writing
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage varied service environments
- Commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed practice
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant qualification in Community Services, Social Work, or related field (or working towards)
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience or equivalent capability
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families is highly desirable
- Experience in family support, child wellbeing, or program facilitation is desirable
Additional requirements
- Current Working with Children Check
- Criminal history check
- Ability to meet REFOCUS compliance and reporting requirements
- Current Drivers Licence (minimum green P’s)
- Ability to work within the 10 Child Safe Standards
Child and Family Wellbeing Practitioner – Sunshine Coast in Nambour employer: Refocus
REFOCUS is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of families and communities. Located in Gympie, our state-of-the-art health hub offers a supportive work environment with flexible hours, opportunities for professional growth, and a strong commitment to cultural safety. Join our passionate team and enjoy the benefits of paid leave, salary sacrificing options, and a balanced lifestyle in a welcoming community.
