Since 2003, ProCare Australia has been the leading specialist Recruitment and Labour Hire Agency for the Community Service sector in Australia – supporting casual, locum, fixed term contract permanent career opportunities.

The Organisation

Our Client is Australia’s leading child rights organisation, who provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident.  

The Role 

We are recruiting for a Family Support Specialist – Intensive Bail Initiative. This role is Full Time, working 38 hours per week Monday-Friday. Hours will generally be between 8am-8pm, negotiable upon commencement. 

The role is a Fixed Term Contract, funded until the end of June 2025 with potential for extension depending on funding. 

The role will be located in Mount Isa, QLD. Work will be based from a central office location, with outreach supports required. 

As a Family Support Specialist, you will support the families of high-risk young people on bail through intensive case work, follow-up and referrals to other specialist services.  Based in Mount Isa, you’ll be part of our Intensive Bail Initiative team and report to the Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities 

• Providing holistic, trauma-informed case management and delivering wrap-around support to the families of adolescents who are on bail
• Identifying strengths and establishing goals for the young people and their families, and reviewing progress towards these goals
• Identifying where additional assistance and external services are required, and providing appropriate information, support and referrals
• Promoting skills which increase health, safety and development 

To Be Successful

• Demonstrated experience in case management and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Demonstrated experience in working with the families of young people who have been in contact with the justice system
• Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families
• Strong report writing, analytical and evaluation skills, including data collation and analysis

Other requirements

• Degree in a relevant human services field and/or significant equivalent experience
• Current Blue Card 
• Ability to pass a National Police Check 
• Drivers License Class ‘C’ (Open)

Salary and Benefits

• $43.08 per hour – $85,126.08 per annum + Super + Salary Sacrifice 
• Relocation incentives available 
• Free parking in a central Mount Isa location 
• laptop and mobile phone provided 
• Internal employment and development opportunities 

How to Apply

You can apply through Seek, through ProCare Australia’s website https://www.procareaustralia.com.au/jobs/ or by emailing Indi Adams (Recruitment Consultant) at ia@procareaustralia.com.au

Please include a cover letter detailling your relevant experience and motivation for applying. 

Please contact ProCare Australia on 07 3807 2833 if you have any questions or wish to speak with our team. 

Find out more about positions available at www.procareaustralia.com.au

Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Australian community is very important in Community Services and ProCare Australia actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and all genders.

We recognise the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to the workplace, policy development and programs. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.