CAREERS
Join Our Team
At Allied Health, Child and Family Support Services, we bring together professionals who are committed to supporting children, families and communities.
We are interested in people who value family-centred practice, collaboration, inclusion, cultural responsiveness and practical support that makes a difference in everyday life.
Our workforce may include early childhood, allied health, behavioural support, family support and community-sector professionals working collaboratively with children aged 0-8 and their families.
Work With Purpose
Our team supports children and families across areas such as:
- Communication and language development
- Play and social interaction
- Emotional and social development
- Everyday routines
- Independence and self-help skills
- Participation in group activities
- School readiness and transitions
- Parent and carer capacity building
- Family support
- Service navigation and referrals
Our focus is on practical, family-centred support that helps children participate more meaningfully in everyday life.
Professionals We May Work With
We welcome expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced professionals across a range of disciplines.
Early Childhood Practitioners & Inclusion Practitioners
Supporting developmental play, child-and-family groups, participation, early learning and school readiness.
Speech Pathologists
Supporting communication, language development, shared interaction, listening and participation.
Occupational Therapists
Supporting everyday routines, play, sensory preferences, transitions, independence, self-care and participation.
Psychologists
Contributing expertise in emotional regulation, relationships, behaviour, wellbeing and participation.
Behaviour Support Practitioners
Helping families understand behaviour, communication and participation while developing practical and positive strategies for everyday situations.
Social Workers & Family Support Practitioners
Providing family coaching, parent consultations, service navigation, referrals, home-based support and follow-up.
Family Support & Community Workers
Supporting family engagement, local service connections, referrals, community-based delivery and follow-up.
Aboriginal Community Workers
Supporting culturally safe engagement, community connection, family support, cultural advice and local referral pathways.
Bicultural & Multilingual Workers
Supporting communication, culturally responsive engagement, parent education and service navigation.
Parent & Carer Peer Facilitators
Using relevant lived experience to support peer connection, family engagement and community participation.
Administration, Intake & Service Coordination Staff
Supporting enquiries, appointments, referrals, family communication, consent documentation and service coordination.
What We Look For
Depending on the position, we may look for people who demonstrate:
- Relevant qualifications and professional experience
- Experience working with children and families
- Strong communication skills
- Family-centred practice
- Respectful and inclusive practice
- Understanding of child safety and safeguarding
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Cultural awareness and responsiveness
- Professional boundaries
- Commitment to privacy and confidentiality
- Ability to work within professional scope
- Commitment to ongoing learning
Some positions will also require relevant professional registration, membership, screening, insurance or other role-specific requirements.
Child Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility
Anyone working directly with children and families must meet appropriate safeguarding and professional requirements before commencing work.
Depending on the role, requirements may include:
- Working with Children screening
- Relevant professional registration or membership
- Qualification verification
- Police or other required screening
- Professional insurance
- Privacy and confidentiality requirements
- Child-safety obligations
- Safeguarding requirements
- Professional supervision
A Multidisciplinary Working Environment
Children and families may benefit from different areas of professional knowledge.
Our model encourages practitioners to work collaboratively rather than operating as disconnected services.
Depending on the family's needs, team members may work alongside professionals from:
- Early childhood
- Allied health
- Behaviour support
- Social work
- Family support
- Community services
- Education
- Disability services
- Culturally specific organisations
Collaboration helps create more coordinated and practical support for families.
Culturally Diverse & Multilingual Professionals
We value a workforce that reflects the communities we support.
Professionals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to express interest.
Multilingual and bicultural practitioners can play an important role in:
- Improving communication
- Building family trust
- Supporting culturally responsive practice
- Explaining services and referral pathways
- Supporting parent education
- Connecting families with culturally relevant organisations
Opportunities Across Different Locations
Our service is national wide includes metropolitan, regional and rural delivery across Australia.
Depending on operational needs and service availability, opportunities arise across states including:
- VIC
- NSW
- QLD
- WA
- SA
- TAS
Roles may involve community-based delivery, family support, group programs, home-based work or locally coordinated services.
Employment, Sessional & Subcontracting Opportunities
Depending on workforce requirements, opportunities may include:
- Direct employment
- Part-time roles
- Casual roles
- Sessional work
- Subcontracting
- Specialist practitioner engagement
- Community-based roles
Professional Development & Support
We value professional accountability and continuous learning.
Depending on the role, team members may participate in:
- Induction
- Professional supervision
- Team meetings
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Reflective practice
- Professional development
- Cultural responsiveness training
- Child-safe practice training
- Quality improvement activities
Our aim is to maintain consistent, safe and professional practice across our services.
Working With Families
Our team members are expected to recognise parents, carers and kin as important partners.
This means:
- Listening to families
- Respecting family priorities
- Recognising child and family strengths
- Supporting meaningful goals
- Communicating clearly
- Respecting cultural and linguistic differences
- Providing practical guidance
- Working within professional boundaries
- Maintaining confidentiality
We are looking for people who can combine professional knowledge with respectful, practical and family-centred practice.
Expressions of Interest
Even when there are no current advertised vacancies, suitably qualified professionals may submit an Expression of Interest.
We may keep suitable applications on file for future opportunities, subject to your consent and our recruitment and privacy processes.
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Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
We aim to provide an inclusive and respectful workplace.
We welcome applicants from different:
- Cultural backgrounds
- Language groups
- Communities
- Family and lived experiences
- Professional backgrounds
- LGBTQ+
We particularly value professionals who understand the communities in which they work and can contribute to culturally responsive service delivery.
Interested in Joining Us?
If you are passionate about supporting children, strengthening families and working collaboratively within community settings, we would like to hear from you.
Final Call to Action
Build Your Career While Supporting Families
Join a multidisciplinary organisation focused on practical, inclusive and family-centred support for children and families.
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