Do you want to be part of a professional team working together using evidence- based models to change lives? Come join our team in Campbelltown as a Family Practitioner (CW) and keep families together and prevent children entering Out of Home Care.

The purpose of the position is to provide Evidence based services that are internationally recognised as having the highest level of research validating the beneficial outcomes for clients. They are characterised by a clearly articulated theory, comprehensive employee training manuals, model adherence measures and on-going quality assurance systems.

The Family Practitioner - Functional Family Therapy - Child Welfare (FFT - CW) is a role within OzChild to strengthen the benefit of services to children, young people and their families in specified areas utilising an evidence informed program.

The evidence informed program and has been developed to support families, with children from birth to 18 years, in the home. This service provides families with structured training, implementation of problem solving strategies, support to identify community-based resources and the review of outcomes.

Comprehensive training in this evidence-based model will be provided to the successful candidate and ongoing intensive support .

Be a part of that change, the journey and set the family up for success.

For a more details in relation to this role please see attached Position Description for your perusal

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor Degree in Counselling, Social Work, Family Therapy , Psychology or community services / mental health
• Previous experience in a therapeutic environment
• Knowledge & experience working within the out of home care sector would be highly regarded
• Excellent communication skills & the ability to build relationships and rapport with families and young people

OzChild offers

• Full-time max term role from 18/11/24 o 30/03/26
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Evidence informed training and professional development journey
• SCHCADS 5.3 - ($101.788.18) plus salary packaging up to $15,900 plus super
• Salary package entertainment & meal allowance of up to $2650.00
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• A collaborative and cohesive working culture
• You will receive ex-gratia days at Christmas and Easter
• A passionate, supportive team where your skills and ideas will be valued

All candidates must be available to commence on 18/11/24 for training.

How to apply

You can apply for the role today by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending through your CV and cover letter addressing why you would be a perfect fit for this role.

For enquiries about the role contact Elizabeth Abdilla, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on [email protected] using the subject line: Family Practitioner - Functional Family Therapy, Child Welfare enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 0499 655 939.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC for NSW/Blue card prior to commencement.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.