Salary:
$100,784 - $105,350 + Super + Salary Packaging
Location:
Cairns
Documentation:
Employment Type:
Full-Time Temporary
Department:
FNQ: Cairns Ind. Supp. Services Team 1
Closing Date:
27 Jan 2026
About Act for Kids
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 30 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.
Working With Us
Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation.
We're more than just a workplace—we're a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We're proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing:
* Inclusive Employer 2023–24 and 2025–26, recognised by Diversity Council Australia.
* Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
* Supportive culture that encourages diversity, wellbeing, and work-life balance.
What We Offer
At Act for Kids, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're proud to offer:
* Extra leave, including wellbeing days, parental, study, exam, and pet leave.
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
* Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
* Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
* Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.
About the Position
We are looking to welcome a Child and Family Practitioner to join our Cairns Individual Support Services team In this position, you will have the opportunity to use a trauma-informed model to support children and their ecological networks to achieve better outcomes. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, implement tailored evidence-informed interventions, and support the reunification of families, while providing them with the skills and education they need to improve their wellbeing and community connectedness.
* Level 5 SCHCADS Award.
* Salary range: $100,784 - $105,350 + Superannuation.
* Full-time, maximum term backfill contract until 26 February 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct psychosocial assessments, implement tailored evidence-informed interventions for each individual child's needs, and support reunification plans based on evidence-informed models.
* Provide both psycho-education and practical assistance to children, families, and carers.
* Coordinate services and support networks, using an ecological framework.
* Facilitate social learning, community connectedness, good health, and wellbeing.
About You
* Hold a relevant tertiary qualification with professional registration (if required) and, a membership in a professional association (desirable).
* Demonstrate at least three (3) 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 (5) years' experience working in similar roles.
* Demonstrated specialist skills in at least one of the following areas: trauma, attachment, social-emotional development, drug and alcohol, mental health, family and domestic violence, child development and disabilities.
* Knowledge and understanding of the impact of trauma on children and family functioning; child development; wellbeing of children impacted by trauma; family relationship assessments; and Queensland child protection legislation and policy reforms.
Other Requirements
* Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
* Current driver's licence.
* Legal ability to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required).
How to Apply
Click on '' to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received. Please include:
* A resume.
* A cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.
If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.
Contact: Tamara Stafford: or
Closing Date: 27 January 2026