CYF Practitioner, Prenatal Family Response and Engagement Full‐time Permanent
Details: Prenatal Family Response and Engagement includes the coordination and case management of supports and interventions, providing referrals for support services and to community providers or other government services, liaison with the hospitals, PEP, MACH, AMC, Perinatal Infant Mental Health Consultancy Service, and community agencies. Functions also include cross border liaison with hospitals, interstate child protection agencies and various services including Karinya, Uniting, Toora, QE2 and other local support services. This team manage and send prebirth alerts to hospitals within ACT and interstate.
The Prenatal Practitioner works as part of the Family Response and Engagement Team within the Children, Youth and Families Division of the Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD). This role provides targeted and intensive support to pregnant people and families expecting a child who may be experiencing complex vulnerabilities that place the unborn child at risk of significant harm.
The position supports families to build parenting capacity, access services, and develop safe, stable environments before and after the birth of the child. The role emphasises early engagement, voluntary participation, and collaborative service planning to reduce the need for statutory intervention. It aligns with the ACT Government's commitment to early intervention, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self‐determination, and child‐centred, family‐focused practice.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related discipline are essential. Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications, but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.
* CYPP3 must have at least two years of practical experience working with children, young people and/or their families in a social work/case management role.
* Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to -Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
* Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
* Driver's Licence (C class) is essential.
* As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, the capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
Notes: A merit pool may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Applicants should submit a statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how their Experience, Skills and Knowledge will enable them to undertake the role in relation to the What You Require capabilities listed on the Position Description. Please also submit a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Health and Community Services
Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.
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