Children's Contact Service (CCS) Coordinator
Children's Contact Service (CCS) Coordinator
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$ 96000 - 100000
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About Us
At Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) we are proud to be Queenslands leading provider of relationship and family wellbeing services. Our purpose is to provide individuals and families with the tools and support they need to build happier healthier lives. Through education counselling and community programs we help people develop the skills and resilience to navigate lifes challenges.
Our work promotes care and safety embracing diversity to foster strong and connected communities. We are committed to expanding our expertise and leading conversations about relationships mental health and social connection.
By joining Relationships Australia Queensland you can be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
About the role
Join Relationships Australia Queensland as our Childrens Contact Service (CCS) Coordinator in Townsville and play a key role in supporting children and families through times of change. In this rewarding position youll apply your expertise in child development supportive human interaction and conflict resolution to create a safe and positive environment for children and their families during supervised visits and changeovers. As a leader within our team youll ensure best practice uphold duty of care and help shape the ongoing development of our vital service.
This role is offered at 60 hours per fortnight providing both meaningful impact and worklife balance. This role attracts generous penalty rates with your work pattern on a Week 1 / Week 2 rotation. This role requires Friday Sunday work during daytime hours and some work hours throughout the Monday Friday. Please do not hesitate to contact RAQ to discuss the work pattern to see if this is a good fit for you.
Additionally you will:
Apply evidencebased frameworks to maintain childinclusive practice and support positive parentchild interactions.
Conduct thorough assessments including parent interviews safety briefings and familiarisation visits for children.
Oversee and support Family Support Workers ensuring compliance with RAQ policies and providing supervision debriefing and training.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions assess ongoing family needs and facilitate appropriate referrals to internal and external services.
Maintain accurate client files case notes and risk management documentation in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
Represent the CCS in community networks and meetings and contribute to the development and review of service policies and guidelines.
About you
You are a compassionate and adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative peoplefocused environment. Your strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence allow you to build trust and rapport with children families and colleagues from all walks of life. You are committed to upholding the principles of diversity inclusion and social justice and you approach every situation with integrity authenticity and professionalism. As a reflective practitioner you take accountability for your actions embrace feedback and are dedicated to your ongoing personal and professional growth. Your business savvy enables you to align your work with organisational goals while your innovative mindset drives continuous improvement and resilience in the face of change.
Undergraduate tertiary qualifications in social or behavioural sciences with studies in child development essential.
Demonstrated experience working with children and their parents/carers particularly in situations involving conflict crisis abuse or neglect.
Proven skills in employee management including supervision support and performance review.
Experience engaging proactively with clients from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse communities and those with varied abilities genders and sexualities.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations particularly those relating to family law and childrens contact services.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage time and caseloads effectively.
We Can Offer You
At RAQ we believe in supporting our people both inside and outside the workplace. Heres what you can look forward to as part of our team:
WorkLife Balance Enjoy a flexible supportive culture that empowers you to thrive at work and at home.
Boost Your TakeHome Pay Access salary packaging options of up to $15900 per year significantly increasing your net income.
Extra Time Off Recharge with 3 additional paid leave days over the Christmas period on top of your standard annual leave.
Annual Leave Loading Receive extra pay when you take annual leavebecause your downtime matters.
Study Leave Pursuing further qualifications We offer up to 2 weeks of paid study leave each year to support your professional growth.
Generous Parental Leave Take the time you need to focus on your family with our paid parental leave program.
Wellbeing Support Benefit from medical insurance discounts and free access to our Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health.
The salary is being offered between $96000.00 to $100000.00 per annum to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience plus superannuation. Join us and experience a workplace where your wellbeing growth and success are our top priorities.
How to Apply
To apply send us your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why youre the ideal person for this role!
Please note we will assess applications as they are submitted.
Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now.
Applications close Sunday 25 May2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
