Family Wellbeing Support Services Practitioner North

Family Wellbeing Support Services Practitioner: North

Launceston and Northern Region

Maximum Term Full Time

About Us

CatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families young people and children.

About the role

The Family Wellbeing Support Service (FWSS) Practitioner provides early intervention and non-clinical support for children and young people aged up to 18 years within the Child and Youth services programs including Inspire at Home Bringing Baby Home Family Support Program Integrated Family Support Services Communities for Children and Family Wellbeing Support Service (FWSS).

As the FWSS Practitioner you will:

• Hold Tertiary qualifications in Social Work Psychology or a related field or equivalent experience in Health Social or Community Services.
• Provide intensive early intervention support and short-term immediate assistance for children young people and their families.
• Engage in community outreach education community development activities and therapeutic group-based programs.
• Have capacity to work flexibly outside of core business hours to support the work with children young people and their families including outreach and outpost travel.
• Use a trauma-informed approach for one-on-one and group early intervention and support.
• Utilise case management skills for therapeutic interventions wellbeing assessments and administrative tasks.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and coordinate with external stakeholders to organise client support and group facilitation.

Essential Requirements

• Current Working with Vulnerable People registration (Tasmania)
• National Police Criminal History Check
• Valid full Tasmanian Drivers Licence

Why Join Us

At CatholicCare Tasmania you will be part of a supportive and dedicated team focused on making a difference in the lives of young people. We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development along with the chance to drive meaningful change within the community.

What We Offer

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Up to Four (4) bonus leave days per year
• Be part of an organisation committed to compassion service and community well-being
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive values-driven work environment

Apply Now

If youre ready to lead with compassion and expertise wed love to hear from you! To apply please upload your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining your motivation relevant skills and experience for the role.

For further information including Position Description please contact Rachael via email:

Applications close Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 4:00pm

CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young people. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.