Bravehearts is Australia’s Employer of Choice in Child Protection. A career with Bravehearts means working with dedicated, multidisciplinary teams that share your goal of improving the future for Australian children. The Courage Project provides a trauma informed mental health service for children under 14 years old who have and/or are experiencing physical and/or sexual abuse/assault and at risk of self-harm in the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac area. 

Reporting to the Practice Manager, the Child and Family Advocate will assist children and families affected by child sexual assault and/or physical violence. The role provides advocacy services and therapeutic supports, while collaborating with government service providers and community partners to ensure the best outcomes for children.

Part-time role available working up to 3 days per week. 

A day in this role may include: 

• Provide assertive case management support to children, young people and their families through involvement with The Courage Project.
• Advocate on behalf of and alongside children, young people and families as required.
• Assist clients to receive services by telephone, in person or via outreach.
• Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic support as required.
• Assist clients to get involved in beneficial activities within their communities.
• Develop community education programs and establish stakeholder forums.
• Undertake travel across the Whitsunday Region.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant field that has foundational knowledge in counselling and both family and system engagement skills.
• 1-2 years’ work experience with children who have either experienced or witnessed trauma.
• Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills, as well as organisational and Microsoft office skills.
• A demonstrated understanding of child protection legislation relevant to service delivery is required.
• COVID-19 Vaccination.
• As a child-safe organisation, candidates must have a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and National Police Certificate before commencing with Bravehearts.

Why work with Bravehearts?

We know that at the heart of the services we provide is our team. To recognise the contribution and dedication of our team, we offer a number of benefits including: 

• Relocation assistance available!
• In house clinical supervision from experienced and passionate clinical experts and practice supervisors
• Monthly professional development days
• Development opportunities with paid professional development leave and a professional development allowance
• A paid day off each year to celebrate your birthday
• A culture of self-care, with paid self-care leave 
• Onsite car parking
• Flexible working arrangements and work from home options
• Healthy living initiatives such as annual influenza vaccinations
• Increased take-home pay with not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free, plus meals and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650.
• Discounts on everyday items such as groceries, movie tickets, electronics and more.
• Employee assistance program providing independent, confidential counselling services for yourself and your family
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members who are passionate about our mission and vision.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference in your community, submit your resume today and tell us in your cover letter why YOU are the right candidate for the role. 

For a full copy of the Position Description please visit bravehearts.org.au/careers/ 

People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.