Salary: $97,378 - $101,788 + Super + Salary sacrifice Location: Mackay Documentation: Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary Department: NQ: Assessment Service Connect Closing Date: 01 Oct 2024 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 33 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years.
Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives. Why Join Act for Kids? The Act for Kids team is a community of shared values.
We are a team that is Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.
Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.Above-award leave provisions including additional study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.Professional Development via our annual development fund as well as ongoing structured support.Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.Salary packaging increasing your take home pay with up to $15,900 per year tax free + an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment.About the Position We are looking to welcome a Child and Family Consultant to work collaboratively to provide holistic assessment and support planning.
Full time position until 14 March 2025.Level 5 under the SCHCADS Award.
Salary range is $97,378 - $101,788 + Super.Key Responsibilities: Supporting Child Safety in engaging with the child and their family.Enabling, supporting, and informing a holistic response to the child and their family.Undertaking a targeted assessment of a family's strengths and needs.Assisting the child and their family to access the support and services they need.About You A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (allied health, social work, human services).At least five (5) 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 years' experience working in similar roles.Expertise in family functioning, parenting and attachment, including assessing family relationships and parenting capacity and functioning.Other Requirements Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.Current driver's licence.Legally able to work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).About Applying Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted.Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process.
If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application.
Your information will remain confidential.For more information or questions about the role, please contact Danielle Hodder on or . Closing Date: 1 October 2024
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