• Join a bold and values-led organisation positively impacting the community
• Help reduce the impact of trauma and disadvantage’ in North & West Victoria
• SCHADS Level 4 + super + salary packaging, Full Time Ongoing in Horsham

Your new role

Feel supported, informed, and confident in your role.

Supporting children and young people who have been through trauma and abuse you will apply trauma-informed practices and therapeutic parenting techniques to build trust and support emotional healing.

We value collaboration, creativity, and learning, and we strive to maintain a respectful and supportive work environment. You will work closely with other professionals, including case managers, to ensure children and young people receive the best possible support.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 4) and super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Be part of a team shaping the future of community services
• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• 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).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience 

• Achieved or studying a relevant qualification in youth work, children’s services or social services field preferred but not mandatory

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

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 Stephanie Purcell on steph.purcell@vt.uniting.org or call 0417 418 627 for a chat during business hours.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

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.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.