Therapeutic Family Practitioner

Therapeutic Family Practitioner  - Reconnect

• Full Time contract until 30th June 2026 subject to re-funding
• Location: Newcastle and surrounds
• This role is paid under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award 2010- Level 5

  The Opportunity  

The Therapeutic Family Practitioner offers therapeutic interventions, including counselling, mediation, group work, and practical support to families. The goal is to break the cycle of homelessness and provide assistance to children, young individuals, and their families in preventing homelessness. The practitioner aims to stabilise the living situation of young people and enhance their engagement with family, education, and the local community.

Why Work for us? 

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits: 

• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools (incl Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College) 
• Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

  Essential Criteria  

• Tertiary Degree in Counselling, Social work, Psychology or similar 
• Working with young people 12-18 providing outreach case management and family support. Some experience with group work in schools would be beneficial.
• Knowledge and understanding of the child protection framework within NSW, including Safe Home for Life and Domestic and Family Violence reform initiatives. 
• A commitment to social justice, addressing the rights and responsibilities of children and young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. 
• Knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development and the impact of complex trauma on children and families. 
• Experience and highly developed skills in assessment, family mediation, counselling and conflict resolution techniques with vulnerable children and families. 
• Excellent knowledge, understanding and experience working with parents and children with complex needs who are at risk of homelessness. 
• Experience writing clinical documentation, case notes, treatment plans and case plans. 

Who we are? 

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.