Family Practitioner (IFS)

About us…

KWY is an award-winning Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally grounded programs that support Aboriginal people, families and communities to create positive, lasting change. 

Since 2011, KWY has worked to break the cycle of domestic and family violence, strengthen family wellbeing, and reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children in the child protection system. Our services span family support, youth work, men’s behaviour change, kinship care, reunification, social and emotional wellbeing, research, and workforce development. 

Supporting more than 2,300 families each year, KWY offers a collaborative, values-driven workplace where your work makes a genuine difference in the lives of Aboriginal families and communities. 

About the position... 

We have (4) full-time and part-time vacancies available for an initial 12-month period, with a high likelihood of extension. IFS Program is funded to 2031.

The KWY Family Practitioner is an experienced clinician responsible for delivering culturally responsive, trauma‑informed interventions to Aboriginal children, young people, and their families. The Practitioner contributes to service quality, safety, and the effective distribution of supports that respond to community needs.

The Practitioner conducts comprehensive risk assessments, implements safety planning, and provides intensive and complex case management, advocacy, and therapeutic intervention. Engagement occurs across multiple settings, including phone contact, home visits, and community‑based environments, often within a multidisciplinary team working with adults and adolescents.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong clinical skills, relevant experience, and sound child protection knowledge, including working with Aboriginal families experiencing domestic and family violence and child protection concerns. The Practitioner will work collaboratively with the Department for Child Protection (DCP) and other statutory and non‑statutory partners to support coordinated and safe outcomes.

Operating within a strengths‑based, culturally responsive, and trauma‑informed framework, the Practitioner delivers family‑focused interventions aimed at reducing the number of Aboriginal children entering out‑of‑home care. This includes providing individualised therapeutic support, facilitating access to services and community resources, and advocating for adults and where relevant, adolescents to enhance family safety, wellbeing, and parenting capacity.

Key Responsibilities...

• Provide complex case management responses for individual clients. 
• Undertake risk assessments and safety planning. 
• Establish, build and maintain strong relationships with the females/males in the program.  
• Working within a team under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Senior Manager. 
• Development and implementation of quality case plans.   
• Be proactive in advocating on behalf of individuals and liaise regularly with other service providers for a collaborative approach in supporting clients. 
• Administrative tasks and record keeping. 
• Assists in the production of reports regarding program progress and results.   
• Promote and implement quality service responses that are underpinned and informed by KWY values and service delivery model.  
• Be aware of Aboriginal cultural practices and seek cultural consultation to promote inclusive practice. 
• Ensure that all clients’ contact and engagement is appropriately documented and recorded on the data management system.
• Work in collaboration with Department for Child Protection. 

About you...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply, and cultural knowledge, lived experience, and community connection will be valued.

The successful applicant will possess skills, experience, and knowledge in working with Aboriginal people to address Child Protection and Domestic and Family Violence concerns. The applicant will operate within a therapeutic, trauma‑informed framework and demonstrate strong case management skills, including experience working with Aboriginal families.

A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field is required. Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) will be highly regarded.

Desirable: 2 years’ experience working within the Department for Child Protection (DCP)   

What we offer...

• Competitive salary: $ 105,577 to 110,359 (range dependent on experience and qualifications). Classification under the SCHADS Award (SCHADS 5)
• Salary Packaging: Attractive salary packaging options, including meal entertainment benefits, novated leasing, and more up (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
• Generous leave benefits: Additional 7 days of gifted leave on top of the 4 weeks annual leave (gifted leave conditions apply)
• Professional development: Growing organisation with great career opportunities and ongoing training and career growth
• Inclusive culture: Join a friendly, values-driven team passionate about supporting the community
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for your wellbeing

Job requirements...

• You must hold a current South Australian Driver's License or a license which permits you to drive in South Australia.
• Successful candidates will be required to clear and maintain current probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance) and Working with Children Check (applicants need to hold a current WWCC to apply). 

About applying... 

• Please submit your application via Seek, including a cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the position description.
• Visit our website www.kwy.org.au/employment/current-vacancies to download the full job description.
• Applications close once position is filled.
• Start date: As soon as possible

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.