Child and Family Practitioner

Mackay, QLD | Permanent Full Time

Help create safe, stable and nurturing futures for children and young people.

What We Offer

Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home opportunities
Tool of Trade vehicle available for personal use, plus fuel card
Up to $15,900 annual salary packaging
Up to $2,600 annual meal and entertainment benefits
Monthly RDO (optional)
Mobile phone and laptop provided
Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
Join one of Australia's largest and most respected social purpose organisations
About Us

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

About the Role

As a Child and Family Practitioner, you'll provide high-quality case management and support to children and young people living in family-based care arrangements.

Working collaboratively with foster carers, Child Safety, families and community stakeholders, you'll develop and implement individualised care plans, strengthen placement stability and support positive outcomes for children and young people.

Based in our Mackay office, this is a permanent full-time opportunity offering meaningful work, flexibility and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver child-focused case management, planning and assessments.
Build strong partnerships with foster carers, Child Safety, families and other stakeholders.
Provide ongoing support, supervision and guidance to Foster Carers through home visits and regular contact.
Support carers to implement case plans and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
Develop and monitor risk assessments, cultural support plans, safety plans and behaviour support plans.
Maintain accurate and timely records, case notes, foster care agreements and renewals.
Contribute to a collaborative, child-focused team environment.
About You

You'll be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and confident working collaboratively with carers, families and key stakeholders.

You'll also bring:

A recognised degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline
Experience within child protection and/or out-of-home care
Demonstrated ability to work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach
Experience supporting foster carers and managing complex casework
Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills
Current Australian Driver Licence
Successful candidates will be required to complete probity checks, including a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check (where applicable).

How to Apply

Click Apply and submit your resume and a cover letter in one document.