Family Time Worker

About the role

This role focuses on facilitating supervised time between children and young people in out-of-home care and their families. You will help create a safe, encouraging setting where relationships can be maintained and strengthened, while working under the guidance of trained staff. The position also involves preparing contact visits, overseeing them, and documenting outcomes afterwards.

Key selection criteria

• A diploma in a field related to children or child welfare.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture, along with awareness of the current concerns affecting Aboriginal children, young people, and families.
• Hands-on experience in supervised contact, out-of-home care, children’s services, youth work, or a similar setting.
• Solid knowledge of child and adolescent development, the effects of trauma, and signs that may indicate child abuse.
• Capability to handle difficult behaviour and help prevent or calm down crisis situations.

Application notes

Applicants should respond to the full Key Selection Criteria in the position description as part of their application. The complete position description can be found at the bottom of the page, and for Seek applicants it becomes available after selecting apply.

Contact for more information

For queries about the role, contact [email protected].

What we offer

• Access to salary packaging, which can improve your take-home pay.
• Opportunities for continued career growth, learning, and training.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential counselling, coaching, and emotional support for work and personal matters.

Mandatory requirements

• A current and valid driver’s licence.
• Satisfactory criminal history screening, paid for by MacKillop.
• A current Employee Working with Children Check.
• A current NDIS Workers Screening Check for roles involving client contact or risk assessment; MacKillop can help successful applicants with this process.

Commitment to diversity

MacKillop states that it values diversity and the dignity of every person. The organisation aims to remain culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional information

Shortlisting may begin right away, so applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.