Family Preservation

• Deliver intensive, evidence-based support to vulnerable families
• Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits
• Full – Time, Max Term Position based in Epping

In this position as a Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering intensive, evidence-based support to vulnerable children and families to prevent entry or re-entry into care. You will work closely with families and partner agencies using a culturally safe, strengths-based approach that is responsive to individual needs.

The role focuses on high-risk groups, including unborn children with Child Protection reports, children aged 0–5, and adolescents 10–14 with multiple reports or orders. Key responsibilities include assessment, care planning, safety and risk management, and supporting parents facing complex challenges such as mental health, substance use, and family violence.

Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you. In addition to your salary of hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related tertiary qualification relevant to child and family welfare
• Current driver's licence valid in Victoria
• Demonstrated ability as a practitioner in the child, youth and family welfare field
• Experience in working with vulnerable children and families in a community services setting is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with families successfully and completing assertive outreach
• A high level of computer literacy
• Knowledge of child development, trauma and attachment theories.

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If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Alison Foley on for a chat.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

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