Senior Practitioner - Child and Parenting Service

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families in Newman? As part of the Department of Social Services - Child and Parenting Services (CAPs) program, 54 reasons has received funding for you to join our team of dedicated professionals, helping to maximise their impact on the lives of families.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

In this part-time, maximum term position (4 days per week*, until end of June 2026), you’ll provide support to families with escalating needs and requiring support for their children to thrive. As part of our Newman team, you’ll report to our Team Leader.

* The specific days worked are up to you, and the 4 days can even be spread across 5 days if preferred.

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

You’re a skilled practitioner who is passionate about supporting families within a child centred, strengths-based framework. You have a strong understanding of children’s development, parenting, family and domestic violence, and impact of trauma on children and their development. Most importantly, you’re keenly aware of the additional impacts and barriers experienced by families, particularly Aboriginal families living in a remote community.

This role requires:

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications Close: Monday 28th April 2025.

Position Description: Senior Practitioner – CaPS Newman

For more information about this position, see our Program Profile. For any queries, please contact Amanda Splatt on 0458 018 894 or amanda.splatt@54reasons.org.au. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.