Family Practitioner

It takes a special person to step out and be that difference and the rewards are many, not just seeing amazing outcomes but seeing how you played a major part in it.  

Are you keen to be part of a passionate & professional team working together using evidence- based models to change lives?  Come join our team in Blacktown as a Family Practitioner and keep families together and prevent children entering Out of Home Care. 

The purpose of the Family Practitioner is to provide intensive therapeutic services to children, young people and their families with serious and/or complex mental health, behavioural and/or emotional needs to maximize their developmental potential.  You will deliver the evidence-based model for families of children aged 0-17 years within the family’s home environment and make that difference in their lives to assist repair and strengthen their relationships, improve communication and reduce conflict in the home 

The program is facilitated by experienced and suitably qualified therapists who help identify strengths and challenges within the family behaviours, developing effective strategies for changing them within the family system

The FFT program has been tested with positive results to over 40,000 families a year across the globe that are at risk of involvement in the justice and child welfare systems and/or gangs.

To be successful in this role OzChild will provide the highest standard of comprehensive training  in this evidence-based model to the successful candidate and ongoing intensive support.

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

Who we are looking for:

• Degree in Counselling, Social Work, Family Therapy, Psychology or Community Services /Mental health 
• Previous experience in a therapeutic environment, or a new graduate with a willingness to learn and thrive in this role    
• 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

For more details in relation to this role please see position description attached 

OzChild offers:

• Full time permanent role   
• Hybrid working 
• SCHCADS 5.3 ($ 92,773.20) super & salary packaging (negotiable upon experience )
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 & an additional $ 2650 meal & entertainment to salary package as well 
• 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  

How to apply:

You can apply for the role today by clicking the APPLY NOW button above. Please include in your application a resume with a cover letter that describes your passion, values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people and families.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC prior to commencement.

For enquiries about the role contact Elizabeth Abdilla – Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0499 655 939 / eabdilla@ozchild.org.au 

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.