Child and Parent Support Practitioner
- Provide trauma-informed support to families affected by domestic violence.
- Collaborate with parents and partner agencies to enhance child wellbeing.
- Facilitate group sessions and link families to community resources.
Description
Child and Parent Support Practitioner
- Max-Term until 26/02/2027
- Part-Time opportunity
- Part-time, preferred days Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Child and Family Support Practitioner is a key member of Waullo Dawn (Armadale Family Domestic Violence Alliance). Waullo Dawn is a multidisciplinary team, providing trauma informed, strengths-based support to families with infants, children and young people who are at risk of or impacted by family and domestic violence.
The role works collaboratively with parents, caregivers and partner agencies to strengthen parenting capacity, promote child wellbeing, enhance family functioning and support safe, nurturing relationships.
Through individualised support, group facilitation, education and community engagement, the practitioner assists families to build resilience, access appropriate services and achieve positive outcomes.
The practitioner contributes specialist knowledge of child development, parenting and family wellbeing and early intervention within a multidisciplinary and culturally responsive service model.
DUTIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Work collaboratively in a partnership model with families to identify their strengths and meet their individual parenting and health needs.
- Provide comprehensive evidence-based information relating to early years parenting, child development and family health and well-being.
- Provide access and equity of services for families with diverse backgrounds including gender, culture, and disability.
- Work with families in both group and individual sessions.
- Link families to relevant community resources.
- Work in partnership with the Alliance partners in supporting families.
ABOUT YOU
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Tertiary qualification in one of the following disciplines:
- Nursing, midwifery or Child Health Nursing \
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Counselling
- Community Services
- Human Services
- Other relevant health, allied health or behavioural science discipline.
Where applicable, current registration with relevant professional registration body (eg AHPRA).
Demonstrated experience supporting vulnerable children and families experiencing adversity, trauma and/or family domestic violence. Demonstrated experience facilitating groups, workshops or parenting programs. Sound understanding of child development, attachment, early intervention and family functioning. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and integrated service environments. Strong communication, engagement and relationship building skills. Experience applying trauma-informed, strengths based and culturally responsive practice frameworks. Know of local community services and referral pathways. Effective communication skills both written and oral with a strong focus on listening Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills showing initiative, creativity, and flexibility.Desirable Attributes
- Training in Circle of Security, Bringing Up Great Kids or other group facilitation.
- Passionate about early intervention and family centred practice.
- Employs an ethical and professional approach to practice.
- Effective/warm interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Role requirements
- Ability to work across other Ngala sites as required.
- Possession of a current National Police Certificate.
- Possession of current WA driver’s licence.
- Possession of current Working with Children check
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are due by 5.00pm, Thursday 22nd October 2026 however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
If you have any queries, please contact Rhiarn Baker, Senior Coordinator South rbaker@ngala.com.au.
ABOUT US
At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.
After 135 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.
CULTURE
Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.
Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.
To find out more about Ngala, visit www.ngala.com.au.
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