Child and Family Practitioner

Child and Family Practitioner

Mandurah

Over the last 70 years Relationships Australia WA has been providing relationship support services for individual, couples, families and communities. We are a team of professional and highly motivated staff who are committed to enhancing the lives of communities, families and individuals and supporting positive and respectful relationships.

About the role

We are offering a permanent part time role in the 4families team at our Mandurah office. In this role, you’ll work alongside children and young people (0-18) and their families to provide compassionate strengths-based support. The position focuses on promoting well-being and offering early assistance to those who may be experiencing, or at risk of mental health challenges. This may be in a case management role, individual support to the parent(s) or counselling of the child.

The current vacancy is 3 days per week on a Wednesday and Thursday and Friday.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences and/or Counselling

• Significant practical experience in working with children and families

• Demonstrated case management and care coordination experience

• Knowledge and skills in working with people in crisis and in managing people with         challenging behaviours.

• Knowledge and understanding of prevention and mental health issues

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and/or child maltreatment and protection issues

Why Join Us? 

• We are a values-driven organisation that aims for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence.  

• Salary $93,124.00 per annum pro rata plus superannuation

• Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 

• Additional annual leave at year-end up to three days

• Staff Reward program to provide savings on your everyday expenses

• We value diversity across cultures, genders, sexuality and neurotypes. All interested, skilled and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply  

A copy of the position description is available upon request.

Please contact the Location Manager, Donna Ryan-Wallace -08 •••• •619, Mandurah@Relationshipswa.org.au for more information.

Application instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees and to be submitted via SEEK.

Applications close at 18th September 2026. However, we may appoint earlier if a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), Police checks and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.