Family Services Practitioner

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sunbury And Cobaw Community Health Full time
  • Ongoing Position 0.6 EFT
  • Based in Kyneton

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on families in need and help them achieve positive outcomes? Want to be part of a progressive community health organisation and work within a multi-disciplinary team that specialises in child and family wellbeing? With an award and recognition program, training and development opportunities and access to external supervision, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is an employer of choice.

The Family Services Practitioner position is a dynamic case management role providing service to children in the context of their families in response to referrals from The Orange Door. You will be required to demonstrate sound judgment and be able to operate with minimal day-to-day supervision. The role is based in Kyneton and delivers services across the Macedon Ranges.

Applicants will have:

  • Bachelor (or equivalent) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or other Human Services related degree, with experience working in the field
  • Good work ethic and commitment to quality service delivery
  • Ability to make sound judgments in changing circumstances
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to build rapport with children and people with a wide range of abilities
  • The ability to be comfortable dealing with complex situations involving vulnerable families
  • The ability to implement and, with others, create responses to complex situations
  • The ability to engage well with children and their families with multiple and complex needs
  • Flexibility and the ability to adjust to the changing needs of children and their families
  • The ability to be a supportive colleague and active team contributor

The successful candidate will be required to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History Check (NCHC), an NDIS Safety Screening check and hold a current valid Working With Children Check.

Further Information

Position Description

For a confidential discussion, please contact Team Leader, Caroline Pflieger on

How to Apply

As an employer, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all cultures and backgrounds.

To be considered for the role, your application must include a cover letter, resume (including three referees) and responses to the key selection criteria, which need to be submitted via email to:

Applications Close: Tuesday 4 June 2024, 5pm



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