Join the Kalwun Team - Make a Real Impact in Community!
* This is an identified position, applicants must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person *
Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd, a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation, is calling on passionate changemakers to join our Tertiary Family Intervention Service (TFIS).
Whether you’re delivering frontline services, supporting our community behind the scenes, or helping to strengthen cultural connections, your work will make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across South East Queensland. Kalwun offers a wide range of programs across health, community, and family services, all grounded in culture, care, and connection.
About the role
Be part of a ground-breaking Initiative! Are you passionate about making a real difference for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families? This role provides intensive, culturally responsive support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and their families to prevent family breakdown, maintain care arrangements, support reunification, and strengthen connections to culture, kin, and community. We’re looking for dedicated Intensive Family Intervention Specialist's to support families in keeping children safe at home, strengthening connections, and promoting cultural identity.
What you'll be doing
* Provide intensive, in-time support to families to prevent children from entering care or to support reunification.
* Work closely with families to develop culturally safe family preservation and reunification plans.
* Support children to remain safely at home, maintain stability in care arrangements, or transition back home.
* Conduct regular home visits and community outreach to provide hands-on support and guidance.
* Address parenting challenges, conflict resolution, and family strengthening through coaching and mentoring.
* Ensure children and families maintain strong connections to culture, community, and kinship networks.
* Advocate for families to ensure culturally appropriate responses from child protection and other services.
* Provide immediate crisis support to families facing housing instability, financial hardship, or relationship breakdown.
* Facilitate or connect to focus groups, parenting programs, and healing sessions tailored to family needs.
* Maintain accurate case notes, assessments, and progress reports in line with program and funding requirements.
About You
You’re someone who:
* Builds strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
* Brings experience in family support, child protection, or related fields
* Has a strong understanding of culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice
* Is passionate about making a positive impact and supporting others with heart and purpose
Essential selection criteria
* Relevant qualification in Social Work or Community Services
Mandatory requirements
* A Blue Card for working with children ('No Card No Start' policy applies)
* National police check
* Current drivers' license.
* LCS2 clearance withing 3 months of commencing employment (this is a risk-assessed role under the Child Protection Act 1999)
* *IDENTIFIED POSITION - To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. A Confirmation of Aboriginality will need to be provided.
What we offer
Kalwun values the contributions of all staff and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted, included and welcomed. Our Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:
* Competitive salary
* Salary sacrifice of $15,900 per annum which can significantly increase your take home pay, plus meal and entertainment expenses of $2,650
* Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community
* 5 weeks annual leave + extra paid personal leave
* A workplace where mob lead the way.
To apply
Send us your CV and a short cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Together, let’s build stronger futures for our kids, our families, and our communities.