Overview
Support Practitioner
Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families: Mackay, QLD
Permanent, Full-time Opportunity
The salary range for this position is currently $44 to $47 per hour. Hourly rate based on experience.
5 weeks annual leave; Up to $18,549 salary sacrifice + Benefits; Additional Paid Day Off (PDO) per fortnight.
Key responsibilities
- Manage intake, screening, and placement processes for children and young people with foster and kinship carers.
- Apply assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic approaches to support clients and escalate concerns as needed.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Deliver evidence-based parenting programs and collaborate with community partners to strengthen support networks.
- Recruit, assess, and support foster and kinship carers, including facilitating approval processes.
- Coordinate case management and planning, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Provide flexible in-home support, including after-hours and on-call services as required.
- Work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to deliver culturally safe and inclusive services.
Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences, or community services (minimum Certificate III), or equivalent experience.
- Solid understanding of child protection, out-of-home care frameworks, and relevant legislation.
- Experience conducting care assessments and applying trauma-informed approaches.
- Awareness of challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and commitment to culturally safe practice.
- Sound knowledge of child development and therapeutic frameworks.
- Current driver\'s licence (P2 minimum).
- Possess or the ability to obtain a National Police Check, Blue Card (Working with Children) and a Licensed Care Services (LCS).
Organisational values
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.
Employee benefits
- Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Additional benefit, enjoy Personal day off (PDO);
- A work culture that values you;
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including: JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Bupa Health, plus many more.
About Us
We are one of Australia\'s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Visit to learn more about us. Please click the Apply Button. For further inquiries, contact Celina on.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
Position Description
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📌 Support Practitioner 16/09/2025 Mackay QLD, Australia
🏢 Churches of Christ in Queensland
📍 Mackay