About Us
Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. In 2021 – 2022 we provided services to 39,002 people, including over 23,000 children.
Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.
About the position…
We are seeking a Child and Family Consultant to join our team in Townsville until December 2024.
This role will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to provide holistic assessment and support planning, and provide consultation, assessments, advice, and input that will provide better outcomes for children and families referred for child protection concerns.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing expert opinion, guidance, advice, assessments and consultation on referrals, processes and service connections as part of the ASC team.
- Supporting Child Safety in engaging with the child and their family.
- Enabling, supporting, and informing a holistic response to the child and their family.
- Undertaking a targeted assessment of a family’s strengths and needs.
- Assisting the child and their family to access the support and services they need.
About you…
- Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (Social Work, Human Services, Allied Health).
- Professional registration (if required) and membership of a relevant professional association (desirable).
- At least five (5) years’ experience working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or have experienced abuse and neglect, or more than five years’ experience working in similar roles.
- A high level of cultural awareness and experience working with families from different cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrated specialist skills in at least one of the following areas: drug and alcohol, mental health, family and domestic violence, child development.
- Understanding of the impacts of trauma on child development and family functioning.
About the pay…
- Position is classified Level 5 under the SCHCADS award.
- Salary range is $93,860 – $98,112 plus superannuation.
- As a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through RemServ which can significantly increase your take home pay.
About the benefits…
- Paid study and exam leave.
- Excellent professional development options including annual professional development fund opportunities.
- Work for an Employer of Choice: Winner 2019 + Categories: Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; Work-Life Balance.
- Strong values base: We are Professional, Ethical, Team, that is Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.
- EAP including Health & Wellbeing Portal for you and your family.
Other requirements…
- Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility will be requested.
- Fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.
About applying…
- Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your application as soon as possible.
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
- For more information about the role, contact Emily Gleeson on 07 4755 8777 or [email protected]
Closing Date: 13 November 2023