• Support Children, Youth, and Families to thrive.
• Flexible, in-home and culturally inclusive care.
• Join a team driven by compassion and care.

Support Practitioner  

Churches of Christ, Children, Youth & Families, Ashmore & Daisy Hill 

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity

Imagine a career with Churches of Christ  

Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Active in the areas of family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year. 

Employee Benefits: 

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits. 

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here. 

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to: 

• Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• A work culture that values you;
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including: 
• JB Hi-Fi, 
• The Good Guys, 
• Goodlife Health Clubs, 
• Bupa Health, 
• Plus many more; 

Join a Team that Transforms Lives  

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? At Churches of Christ, we are seeking a compassionate and skilled Support Practitioner to join our Children, Youth, and Families team in Ashmore & Daisy Hill.

As a Support Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support to children, young people, and families, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization that positively impacts lives.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing development opportunities to expand your expertise.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with passionate colleagues dedicated to exceptional care

 What you can bring to the team: 

You are passionate about the welfare of children and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them. You will have the ability to easily establish and build rapport with people, in addition to being a naturally caring and positive individual. 

This is a role working with people and as such, you should really thrive on those daily interactions. With excellent communication skills, you are capable of liaising comfortably with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  

To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of: 

• Degree qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences or a related discipline; 

• Minimum two years’ experience in the provision of care services to children, young people and their families in statutory care; 

• Demonstrated experience in providing training to carers and applying assessment, crisis intervention and short-term intervention skills and therapeutic approaches; 

• Applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks. 

• Possess or the ability to acquire a National Police Check, Working with Children (Blue Card), Licensed Care Service (Child Protection). 

 Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety. 

Ready to Make an Impact? 

If you're ready to bring your skills and passion to a role that transforms lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be a part of our mission to provide hope and care where it’s needed most.

Apply by clicking the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Admin on 07 3387 6200.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. 

Applications will be assessed as they are received.