Join our Family Services Team.

• Full time) | Maximum term to 19 February 2027
• Salary Health Prof Level 3 PP1 + above award $10.00 p/h + Super  
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!

Your new role

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Clinician to join our Clinical Care and Support Program, providing specialist interventions and consultancy to vulnerable children, carers, families and the professionals supporting them in the out of home care sector.

As a Clinician, you will provide secondary consultancy and interventions for children, young people, their carers and families who have children in out of home care. Consultation Services will also be provided to professionals and other stakeholders working with them. The Clinician will also play a key role in delivering tailored training regarding a range of clinical issues for carers and professionals supporting children who have experienced trauma.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Uniting focuses on providing services to vulnerable families who require extra support with the care, development and wellbeing of unborn babies, infants, children and young people.

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

• In addition to your salary of Health Prof Level 3 PP1 + above award $10.00 p/h + 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).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Our people are central - access leadership development.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant degree qualification in psychology, social work or a related discipline. Full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA or a Social Worker eligible for AASW membership would be highly regarded.

You will also have:

• A driver’s licence valid in Victoria, and a willingness to drive agency vehicles for work purposes
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of high quality assessment and therapy services to families, children and young people with complex needs
• Previous experience in the provision of secondary consultation to clients and professionals
• Sound understanding of theoretical approaches and frameworks relevant to working with children, young people and families
• Well-developed report writing and communication skills

View the position description here.

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 Anna Gleeson on 03 8792 8999 for a chat.

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 LGBT+. 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.

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