Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families in Newman? As part of the Department of Social Services - Child and Parenting Services (CAPs) program, 54 reasons has received funding for you to join our team of dedicated professionals, helping to maximise their impact on the lives of families.

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

In this part-time, maximum term position (4 days per week*, until end of June 2026), you'll provide support to families with escalating needs and requiring support for their children to thrive. As part of our Newman team, you'll report to our Team Leader.

* The specific days worked are up to you, and the 4 days can even be spread across 5 days if preferred.

You will make a difference by:

• Providing early intervention and prevention services aimed at improving children's development and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with local providers to offer holistic wraparound support to those in a parenting/carer role to improve the development outcomes of children
• Engaging in community outreach and consultation to ensure services are tailored to the needs of local families
• Providing mentoring and coaching to other team members

A place to feel valued:

You're a skilled practitioner who is passionate about supporting families within a child centred, strengths-based framework. You have a strong understanding of children's development, parenting, family and domestic violence, and impact of trauma on children and their development. Most importantly, you're keenly aware of the additional impacts and barriers experienced by families, particularly Aboriginal families living in a remote community.

This role requires:

• Strong skills in engagement with families, particularly experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Sound understanding of case management and child centred, family focused approaches
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Program monitoring and evaluation skills
• Current driver's licence

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

• Award rate salary (SCHADS 5.1, currently $49.28 per hour, increasing in July) plus access to full PBI salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• 5 weeks' annual leave, plus additional leave options to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum
• Remote location allowance and air conditioning subsidy
• Rental subsidy (if relocating)
• One return flight to a capital city every 12 months (if relocating)
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We've established internal networks to support our diverse workforce, foster inclusion and allow you to bring your whole self to work (if that's what you want!) (Pride@Save, Parents and Carers@Save, Mental Wellness Alliance, Disability@Save, First Nations Advisory Committee).

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Position Description: Senior Practitioner - CaPS Newman

For more information about this position, see our Program Profile. For any queries, please contact Amanda Splatt on 0458 018 894 or [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Practitioner - Child and Parenting Services - Newman enquiry via EthicalJobs Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Practitioner - Child and Parenting Services - Newman enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.