Practitioner

Rapid Response Practitioner

• Provide tailored support based on the needs of children and their families
• Be supported to learn and work in an evidence-based model
• SCHADS Level 6, FTE FIXED TO DATE parental leave backfill to 8th January 2027, based at Morwell office

About AV

At Anglicare Victoria (AV) our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, and Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high-quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

In joining AV, you will be part of a positive work culture with access to professional development training, paid study leave, and opportunities for career progression in one of the largest community service organisations in Victoria.

We are committed to supporting the health, wellbeing and resilience of our staff. You will have access to a range of free wellbeing activities including yoga and meditation, discounted health insurance and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

The Team

Rapid Response is part of AV's approach to the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing's (DFFH) state-wide initiative to support Family Preservation & Reunification (FPR). The Rapid Response team compliment a suite of family supports provided within the FPR model.

The evidence-based program aims to prevent children being placed in Out of Home Care (OoHC) by providing families with short-term and intensive (up to 15 hours per week) face to face support. A safety-focused plan is developed with child protection and the family, and provides intensive, in-home support to address the crisis. Rapid Response Practitioners focus on addressing the protective concerns utilising a strengths-based approach that incorporates coaching and role modelling to build on parental strengths, skills, knowledge and resources to increase the levels of safety within the home.

This Role

The Rapid Response Practitioner will:

• Actively participate in the Rapid Response Communities of Practice Forums and Case Consultation Meetings.

• Participate in supervision, reflective practice and consultation activities.

• Demonstrate compliance with agency requirements through clear and concise documentation and data entry.

• Provide direct engagement and motivation using methods compatible with principles and practices of the specified model.
• Contribute to the performance monitoring and reporting requirements of the Rapid Response program to ensure model fidelity.
• Fulfil program requirements regarding case recording, data collection, registration standards and other requirements such as the Rapid Response evaluation.

• Record and update outcomes and data management systems to meet DFFH and Anglicare Victoria's guidelines and statutory requirements.

• Complete mandatory programmatic training, including but not limited to (Rapid Response, North

Carolina Family Assessment Scale and Electronic Case Management System).

Role Requirements

To be successful in this position you will need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with relevant experience; or diploma level with substantial experience.

The ability to demonstrate competency against the knowledge, skills and personal qualities outlined on page 2 of the Position Description – such as:

• working with high needs complex families
• using a child focused family-centred approach and parenting educational programs
• working within a casework framework

• utilising culturally sensitive practice with marginalised and minority groups

• knowledge of child welfare services

• understanding theoretical approaches (i.e., motivational interviewing and social inclusion)
• strong skills in stakeholder collaboration
• ability to prioritise tasks and manage timeframes

• experience conducting risk and needs assessments

• The ability to perform work outside of standard office hours to service the needs of clients

• A current Victorian driver's license and Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo Criminal History Check(s) prior to commencement

To Apply

Complete an online application via the AV careers page, attaching three documents: a resume, a cover letter and a short response addressing the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages in total).

For further enquiries please contact Laura Meikle Lead Practitioner and

Applications close 26/10/2025

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.