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 Job

We are looking to welcome a Family Counsellor to provide Functional Family Therapy – Therapeutic Case Management (FFT-TCM) to support families and reduce the risk of abuse and harm to children. FFT-TCM is a whole-family model that helps families recognise how their interpersonal relationships affect their family functioning and supports the family to learn skills that will help them navigate future challenges.

This position is to 31 December 2024 with possible extension, subject to continued funding. This role is classified Level 5 under the SCHCADS award. Salary range is $93,980 – $98,112 plus superannuation.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Delivering services in-line with and that are achieving outcomes expected through the FFT-TCM model.
• Attending team meetings, supervision, and coaching sessions to ensure practice meets fidelity standards.
• Completing systematic assessments of family needs using prescribed clinical measures.
• Working collaboratively with families, team members and stakeholders to meet the identified needs of the family.

You can read our full position description here under the relevant vacancy.

About You

• A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Allied Health, Social Work, Human Services).
• Professional registration if required and membership of a relevant professional association (desirable).
• At least 2 years’ experience providing case-management and/or therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people, and children in a child protection framework.
• The ability to deliver family-focused sessions that include all family members, recognise the underpinning attitudes behind the presenting behaviours, and motivate the family to try new skills of interacting with one another.
• Have an open attitude to feedback and the ability to integrate feedback from training and supervision into practice.

If you bring a lot of what we are looking for (or not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We consider a person’s suitability in relation to the opportunities they’ve had.

About Our Culture

The Act for Kids team is a community of shared values. We are a team that is Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.

• Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia: our inclusive culture is not only demonstrated but recognised and celebrated.
• We recognise diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture. We are committed to an ongoing culture of respect, safety, and support for our team to bring their true authentic selves to work.
• We welcome applicants from all walks of life. We honour the strengths and unique experiences of a team as diverse in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture, and belief as our communities and the communities we support.
• Employer of Choice: Awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
• We’re committed to enhancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions. We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process. If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application. Your information will remain confidential.

Benefits and Support

• All training, line supervision and external clinical supervision is organized and provided by the organisation.
• Above-award leave provisions available – including parental, study and exam leave options.
• Annual opportunity to apply for the Professional Development Fund to support you towards your personal and professional goals.
• 87% of our team members work flexibly. We know flexibility can look different for everyone – We’re open to discussing what’s possible.
• Our Employee Assistance Program includes access to curated mental health resources, 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals with resources and guided activities for yourself and your family.
• Access to salary packaging, meal, and entertainment benefits – up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. 

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.

About Applying

• Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. Please click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
• For more information or questions about the role, please contact Kristy Browning on 07 4755 8777 or [email protected].

Closing Date: 18 December 2023