Child & Family Wellbeing Practitioner
Permanent Part-Time
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
REFOCUS is in the business of Redirecting and Empowering Families by creating Opportunities through Culturally Unique and responsive Services. Our work is driven by a commitment to strengthening families, celebrating identity, and fostering resilience.
We do this by building genuine connections, valuing emotional intelligence, and taking a ground-up approach to understanding where support is most needed for children and families. Our services are shaped by real-world experience and a deep respect for the communities we serve.
Over the past 15 years, we have supported more than 20,000 community members across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Gympie, and Cairns regions, delivering high-quality support across the Health, Community, and NDIS sectors. We are powered by a dedicated team with more than 800 years of combined lived and professional experience, ensuring culturally safe, person centered, knowledgeable, and effective care.
REFOCUS is seeking a Child and Family Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team and support culturally safe, family-led planning for children and families.
The role of a REFOCUS Practitioner is to provide a high level of assessments and recommendations identifying ongoing supports necessary for ongoing case management for children and their families.
Pay and conditions
Permanent Part Time
Hourly pay rates range from:
$35 – $52 per hour subject to Award Rate [MA000100]
Classification level and pay rate are assessed and determined based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who can:
* Organize, supervise, observe, and analyze contact sessions between children and parents in line with Court directions or orders.
* Assess the quality of parent-child interactions and terminate sessions if harmful.
* Prepare accurate written reports on supervised contact sessions.
* Deliver DFV programs/interventions, Triple P Parenting, Circle of Security, and other relevant parenting programs.
* Provide evidence of ability, experience, and training in program delivery; contribute to assessments and evaluations.
* Support young people transitioning to adulthood (T2A) and those with a history of homelessness to develop self-care skills, achieve independent living, secure employment, and find suitable housing.
* Undertake direct work with parents/carers on daily tasks (cooking, cleaning, budgeting) and parenting skills (basic care routines, attachment, play, managing challenging behavior).
* Conduct one-to-one and group sessions to improve parenting and quality of life for children and young people.
* Educate parents on early attachment and the impact of domestic violence/substance abuse on child development; advise on corrective actions.
* Provide guidance on local support services, benefits, housing, training, and employment opportunities.
* Work across varied settings: family homes, schools, children's centers, foster homes, and youth accommodations.
* Build positive relationships with families, young people, and carers to engage them in improving life chances and outcomes.
* Contribute to team duty services and respond to service needs as required.
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records in accordance with REFOCUS policy and service standards.
Qualifications & Experience
* Relevant qualification in Community/Social Services or working towards and/or 2years minimum work experience.
* Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities is highly desirable
* Experience in facilitation, family support, or child and family wellbeing settings is desirable
Additional requirements
* Current Working with Children Check
* Criminal history check
* Ability to meet REFOCUS compliance and reporting requirements
* Current Drivers Licence (minimum green P's)
* Ability to work within the 10 Child Safe Standards
How to apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.