Family Services Practitioner
7 days ago
Join to apply for the Family Services Practitioner role at Uniting Vic.Tas.
Location: Broadmeadows, VIC. Status: Part-time, ongoing. Closing date: 2 October 2025.
Your new roleAs a Family Services Practitioner, you will work with vulnerable children, young people and their families who are affected by disadvantage and at risk of involvement with the Child Protection system or already involved with child protection. You will manage and support a caseload of allocated families and help develop strategies to assist clients in meeting their goals.
Benefits of working at UnitingIn addition to salary, you will be eligible for SCHADS Level 5 + super. Other benefits include:
- Salary packaging to increase take-home pay (up to $15,900).
- 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning (60% for centre staff).
- Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 weeks for secondary).
- Free counselling with Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
- Up to 15 days paid leave for domestic violence support.
- Minimum tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline
- Driver's license valid in Victoria
- Demonstrated experience working with disempowered and vulnerable people (3–5 years)
- Knowledge of intervention strategies and frameworks related to children's developmental needs, parent skill development, diversity, drug and alcohol recovery, cycle of violence, crisis planning and family systems
- Ability to manage a caseload of allocated families
- Ability to develop and review strategies to help clients meet their goals
Click APPLY to submit your interest. Applications will be reviewed as they come in and the ad may close early.
About UnitingUniting is committed to child safety and delivering services across Victoria and Tasmania. Employment is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working with Children Check where applicable.
ContactFor questions, contact Helen Tassakos, Team Leader Family Services, on 0457 760 796 or email helen.tassakos@vt.uniting.org.
Note: We welcome applicants who identify as Aboriginal, a person with a disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be asked for personal information during recruitment; you may request additional support as needed.
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