Senior Caseworker Youth Family Violence Support

Support Young People Experiencing Family Violence & Homelessness

Are you an experienced practitioner passionate about supporting young people impacted by family violence and housing instability? Meli is seeking a Senior Youth Family Violence Caseworker to provide intensive case management, assertive outreach, and specialist knowledge to strengthen responses for young people and their families.

About the Role

As the Senior Youth Family Violence Caseworker, you will:

• Actively engage with young people and their families through assertive outreach
• Complete holistic needs assessments with a focus on family violence and sustainable housing
• Build responsive care teams and develop tailored care plans (e.g., mental health, AOD, safety planning)
• Deliver strength-based interventions that encourage connection, capacity building, and positive behaviour change
• Provide secondary consultation and support across the Youth Services team
• Lead practice development sessions and contribute to service improvements
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external services like Police, Courts, and The Orange Door
• Keep accurate, high-quality case notes and records, aligned with compliance and reporting standards

Position Details

• Fixed-term position until 1 June 2026
• 1 FTE working 38 hours per week
• Salary: $106,644 p/a + Super + Salary Packaging
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Why Work with Us?

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform to thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes:

• Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven organization that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, enhancing your financial well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working.
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life.

What We're Looking For

We value individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles. To succeed in this position, you will have:

• Bachelor degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioural science, Criminology, or a related discipline
• Experience in the family violence field, demonstrated particularly in provision of case management, crisis intervention, and/or therapeutic interventions for women and children
• Willing to undertake further training to achieve Mandatory Minimum Qualifications, or meet the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications for Family Violence Practitioners by meeting one of the following:
  • Have been employed in the specialist family violence workforce before 1 July 2021 with continuous service (no break longer than 4 years), or
  • Bring significant cultural knowledge or lived experience and are working towards a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent, or
  • Hold at least 5 years of relevant professional experience or a related qualification and are working towards a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance for any abuse or maltreatment of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people in our care.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call, and a panel interview. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at meli.org.au to discuss how we can best support you.

How to Apply

We're excited to hear from you Please submit your application, including a résumé and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above. Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 20 July 2025.

For more information about the position, please contact Rhyll Montgomery, Team Leader Youth Homelessness Support, at 0417 825 [phone number].

Take the Next Step

If you're ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click "Apply Now" and start your journey with Meli.

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