Integrated Family Services Practitioner
2 weeks ago
About the role:
The position is within Family Services, part of the Family & Community Programs at Mackillop. It is based at the South Melbourne office and is part of the wider Family Services Team in Southern Melbourne, including Family Preservation & Reunification. The role involves working as part of the Southern Melbourne Family Services Alliance and reports to the IFS & Early Help Coordinator.
The Integrated Family Services Practitioner will provide casework within the Southern Melbourne Family Services Alliance, offering direct case management to families.
This is a Full-Time Fixed Term 38 hours per week – until 30.06.2026, based in Dandenong South, VIC, within our Family and Community Services Program. The position reports to the Integrated Family Services & Early Help Coordinator.
Key Selection Criteria:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, child development, psychology, or a related field. Tertiary qualifications with family work experience will also be considered.
- Understanding and experience applying contemporary family violence frameworks in interventions with vulnerable children, young people, and parents with complex needs.
- Thorough understanding of child development and the challenges faced by vulnerable children, young people, and families.
- Strong skills in assessing risks, needs, and safety for children, young people, and families.
- High-level casework and case management skills, with experience working with complex and culturally diverse families.
- Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable children, young people, and families.
For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available at the bottom of the page.
For more information, contact:
Claire Smith at claire.smith@mackillop.org.au or 03 8398 6854
Our offer:
- Hourly rate of $51 to $53.31, as per SCHADS Award Level 5, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Salary packaging options to maximize your salary up to $18,550 per year, reducing your tax liability.
- Paid industry-specific training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness.
- Fitness Passport – discounted access to health and fitness programs for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Program – free access to counselling, coaching, and health advice.
- Supportive environment with monthly meetings with your manager.
- Sanctuary Organisation – our work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, fostering a safe environment that promotes healing and effective coping with stress and trauma.
Must have:
- Valid driver's license;
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid by MacKillop);
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk-assessed/client-facing roles). Assistance available for application.
Our Commitment:
MacKillop values diversity and respects all individuals. We strive to be a culturally safe and competent organization, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Shortlisting may begin immediately; please apply promptly.
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