Family Group Conference Facilitator | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 07 July 2026

Classification: Child and Youth Protection Professional Level 3

Salary: $120,160 - $131,611 plus superannuation

Position No: 03296

Directorate: Health and Community Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 June 2026

Contact Officer: Nicholas Hawley on ***email_hidden*** or (02) 6205 5163

Details: The Family Group Conference Facilitator is responsible for the management and facilitation of Family Group Conferences for Child, Youth and Family Safety. This will be done through working in collaboration with CYF Practitioner, children, young people, their families and relevant agencies.

The position will be required to work closely with all people involved in the Family Group Conference process to ensure a structured and supportive approach is undertaken. This will enable families to address issues and concerns raised by Child, Youth and Family Safety and enable them to identify their own family plan to move forward with the child’s needs always being the primary focus.

The role requires compliance with the relevant provisions of the Children and Young People Act 2008 and other legislation to consider the child protection issues and determine outcomes in the best interests of children and young people.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other requirements

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related discipline are essential. Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications, but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.
• CYPP 3 must have at least two (2) years of practical experience working with children, young people and/or their families in a social work/case management role, and/or experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
• This role will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is essential
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Driver’s license (C class) is essential.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how their experience, skills and knowledge will enable them to undertake the role in relation to the What You Require capabilities listed on the Position Description.

Please also submit a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.