At a Glance
- Tasks: Facilitate family conferences to support child safety and well-being.
- Company: Join a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to positive community change.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Flexible part-time and full-time roles available until June 2027.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in families' lives while working in a culturally safe environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in social work or related fields; experience in group facilitation preferred.
The predicted salary is between 83600 - 103700 $ per year.
Job No: R202657
Location: Hindmarsh
Multiple Part Time and Full Time Positions Available
Fixed Term until 30 June 2027
$93,669.00 PA + Super + Salary Packaging
Based in Hindmarsh with frequent intrastate travel
About RASA
Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) is a not-for-profit, secular, community organisation, helping people to overcome difficulties and bring about positive change in their lives. We offer services for families, couples and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. To find out more about RASA go to rasa.org.au.
Who we are looking for
- Tertiary qualifications (AQF level 7) in social work, psychology, occupational therapy, developmental education, counselling or youth work, or a Diploma (AQF Level 5) with relevant experience in one of the aforementioned fields, or demonstrated relevant experience for Family Led Decision Making in a cultural context.
- Demonstrated experience as a group facilitator, educator, family therapist or mediator.
- Completion of professional training in Family Group Conferencing (or ability to complete within 1 month).
It would be a bonus if you have:
- Experience in delivering services to children and families at risk of entering the child protection system.
What you will be doing
The Ngartuitya Family Group Conference (NFGC) Coordinator supports families referred by the Department for Child Protection to participate in an independent, culturally safe, and family-led decision-making process. The role facilitates Family Group Conferences to develop practical family agreement plans that prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and stability of children and young people. Coordinators manage all aspects of the conference process, including engaging family and community members, organising venues and resources, and ensuring all participants understand the child safety concerns and process.
- Provide referred families with an independent, facilitated process to support them to develop a family agreement plan that focuses on the safety and well-being of the child/young person, and outline what specific actions by family members will be undertaken to address the DCP concerns.
- Effectively prioritise workflow, understanding the NFGC Program and service requirements so that the referred family are responded to within set timeframes.
- In performing the family group conference process follow a set time frame managing a paperwork trail of tasks completed, hours worked, and any travel undertaken.
- Provide culturally safe processes and spaces to prepare and facilitate a NFGC.
- Liaise with and build relationships with DCP including the referring case managers and other stakeholders from within DCP.
This job ad will close on Monday 24 August 2026 at 5pm.
Coordinator - Ngartuitya Family Group Conferencing (NFGC) in Hindmarsh Island employer: Relationships Australia
At Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, while our competitive salary package, including salary packaging options, ensures that you can maximise your take-home pay. Located across vibrant areas like Elizabeth, Adelaide, Port Adelaide, and Marion, RASA offers a unique chance to engage with diverse communities and contribute to positive change in the lives of individuals and families.
