Child and Family Practitioner in Brisbane

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families is seeking a passionate and experienced Child and Family Practitioner to join our Family Relationship Centre (FRC) team in Woodridge on a permanent Full-Time basis. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with children, parents and families experiencing separation and family relationship challenges. Through child-inclusive practice, assessment, education and support, you will help ensure the voices and experiences of children remain central to family dispute resolution processes.

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

• Provide education, assessment, case management and child-inclusive services to support families engaging in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR).
• Work collaboratively with Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners and other support services to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting clients through an education process as they prepare for Family Dispute Resolution.
• Conducting assessment activities to determine client needs and suitability for Child Inclusive Practice.
• Facilitating child-inclusive appointments using flexible, age-appropriate methodologies that capture and honour the voice of the child.
• Providing feedback sessions to parents regarding their children's developmental needs and experiences in the context of separation.
• Supporting parents to focus on the best interests of their children.
• Providing information and guidance regarding the Family Dispute Resolution process.
• Applying a case management approach to ensure client needs, interests and concerns are addressed within required service timeframes.
• Collaborating with Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners to achieve optimal outcomes for children and families.
• Supporting parents following FDR and identifying appropriate referral pathways and support services.
• Maintaining accurate and compliant case records in line with legislative and program requirements.
• Building effective working relationships and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

What makes a difference for us?

• Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Social Science, Community Services or a related discipline.
• Experience working with children, families and vulnerable individuals.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment, screening, case management and family support services.
• Experience supporting individuals impacted by domestic and family violence.
• Strong understanding of child development and child-inclusive practice principles.
• Highly developed communication, engagement and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

What makes a difference for you?

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options.
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect, and abide by the Child Safe Standards.

Our approach to diversity is simple - everybody is welcome here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication to preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.