Permanent full time position based in Macquarie Park on Darug Country ( with occasional travel to Hurstville required) $89k - $95.7k Super Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience) Join a passionate team dedicated to helping children remain safely at home with their families Our Organisation The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way. As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. About the role As our Family Therapist , you will work closely with children, young people, and families experiencing complex challenges to create meaningful and lasting change. You will provide intensive, strengths-based therapeutic support, addressing child safety while building trust, connection, and resilience. You will assess family strengths, needs, and goals, and develop tailored behaviour change plans using motivational interviewing and relational practice. Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an evidence-based model grounded in respect, accountability, and hope. It focuses on addressing risk and protective factors within and beyond the family system that impact children’s safety and wellbeing. The model is relational and requires therapists to maintain a non-judgmental, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approach. What you get to do Work intensively with high-risk families for up to six months, delivering in-home family therapy and child protection interventions using a whole-of-family approach. Provide home visiting (minimum once per week) and practical, evidence-informed interventions. Engage and motivate young people and families to reduce conflict, negativity, and blame, and build hope and commitment to change. Develop and implement individualised, skills-based behaviour change plans tailored to each family’s risks, strengths, and goals. Participate in weekly group supervision to support reflective practice, peer learning, and fidelity to the FFT model. Maintain accurate documentation to measure outcomes and contribute to sector-wide practice improvement. Refer families to relevant community services to strengthen long-term support and sustain positive change beyond FFT involvement. Travel to Hurstville once a week for group supervision Ability to work flexible hours (latest finish time 8pm) Our Benefits We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes: Salary Benefits - You can package up to $18,550 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay! Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee. Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years. Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave. Professional development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth. Our Reconciliation Commitment - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing. What You'll Bring Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Psychology or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience). Demonstrated experience identifying and responding to child protection risk is essential. Australian drivers license. Experience supporting families with complex needs, including work within child protection and/or counselling settings. Ability to actively engage, assess and case manage at risk families using a strengths-based approach. Strong administration and documentation skills, with attention to detail in case notes and reporting. Excellent relationship building skills and experience engaging with reluctant clients. Desire and confidence to learn new practices and immediately implement techniques and strategies with clients. If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace. Take the next step and apply today! Need more information or have questions? Feel free to reach out to Saiesha Moodley on 0479 195 093 / saiesha.moodley@benevolent.org.au for a friendly, confidential chat. The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW, who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong). The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.
