Family Practitioner

Blue Sky Community Services is seeking to employ a professional and values‑aligned person to join our supportive and friendly team and assist in delivering Families Together services. We are seeking a full‑time Family Practitioner to join our Families, Young People and Communities Team within the Families Together program.

This position will be based at Groundworks, Coffs Harbour with the role working across the Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads Local Government Areas (LGAs). This position is offered on a fixed‑term basis until 30 June 2031.

This role requires a willingness to travel within the region. The position also involves participation in a 24/7 on‑call phone roster shared across the team, with on‑call allowances paid in accordance with the SCHADS Award. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly between the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 pm on weekdays as needed to respond to the needs of families.

Blue Sky Community Services values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all ages, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome the skills, experiences and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

How to Apply

Please do not apply through SEEK.

Further information about this position can be found on our website at www.bluesky.org.au. 
Applications must be submitted using the Application Form available on our website by 9am on Monday, 26th October 2026.

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact [email protected]

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager on [email protected] or (02) 6651 1788 6651 1788) to discuss.

About Us.

Blue Sky Community Services is a not‑for‑profit community organisation committed to supporting people to thrive and creating communities where everyone belongs. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to support meaningful change through inclusive, strengths‑based, and person‑centred approaches. [bluesky.org.au]

With strong roots in the Mid North Coast of NSW, Blue Sky has been supporting communities since the mid‑1970s and continues to grow and expand our reach across New South Wales. We deliver a wide range of services focused on children, young people and families, disability and inclusion, and community and sector development, always guided by our belief in people’s strengths, potential, and right to belong.

Why Work for Us?

• Be part of a values‑driven organisation where culture, kindness, and integrity genuinely guide how we work every day

• Make a real difference for children, families, and communities and feel proud of the impact you create

• Access salary sacrificing benefits to boost your take‑home pay

• Feel connected and supported through our active staff club and regular connection activities

• Celebrate growth and achievement at our end‑of‑year development days and team gatherings

• Join a workplace that prioritises belonging, trust, and collaboration

• Work alongside passionate, purpose‑driven colleagues who care about each other and the work they do

• Be supported to thrive in a positive, inclusive, and people‑centred environment

About the Role

This position sits within Blue Sky’s Families Together Service funded by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice under the Family Preservation Program.

The Family Practitioner will:

• Keep children safe at home with their families, preventing removal, entry into Out of Home Care, and future involvement with the child protection system.

• Work intensively with children and families using strengths‑based, trauma‑informed, and child‑centred practice to build safety, stability, and long‑term resilience.

• Assess and respond to child safety and wellbeing risks, including domestic and family violence, alcohol and other drug use, and emerging family crises.

• Develop, implement, and review family‑led case plans, supporting improved outcomes in parenting capacity, education, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Coordinate and collaborate with DCJ and community partners to deliver integrated, timely, and effective support for families.

• Maintain accurate case documentation and contribute to program outcomes, ensuring compliance with Families Together requirements, performance indicators, and reporting timeframes.

About You

Successful applicant for this position will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (or progress toward one) in Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience delivering trauma‑informed, family‑centred support to vulnerable children and families.

• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake training).

• A willingness to travel within the local area to support families.

• The ability to consistently align behaviours, attitudes, and conduct with the organisation’s values, culture, and Code of Conduct.

• A strong working knowledge of Family Preservation systems and the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

• A strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

• The ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and proficiently use information and communication technology systems, including the Microsoft suite, client management systems, and databases.

• The capability and willingness to confidently and accurately promote the Families Together program, including its goals, activities, processes, and functions.

• A friendly, kind, and positive approach, with a strong can‑do attitude.

• A desire not only to meet expectations, but to consistently exceed them.

• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to work efficiently and effectively.