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Family Preservation and Reunification Practitioner

  • 528039
  • Horsham, VIC, 3400
  • Child, Youth & Families
  • Maximum Term Full Time
  • Closing on: Feb 24 2026
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  • Join a bold and values-led organisation positively impacting the community. 
  • Keep children safe and support families through their most vulnerable moments.
  • SCHADS Level 5 + super, Full Time Maximum Term (Parental Leave Cover) to 30.06.2026 
Your new role 

The Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) Response is an evidence-based program designed to work closely with children and families to prevent at-risk children from entering or returning to out-of-home care. It provides rapid, intensive, and sustained support by building on existing child and family services, creating a stronger and more connected system of care. The goal is to improve outcomes for families through better support and measurable results. 

The program focuses on children who are especially vulnerable, including those with unborn Child Protection reports, children aged 0–5, and adolescents aged 10–14 with multiple Child Protection reports or orders. Risk factors include early reports to Child Protection, disabilities affecting care, and challenging behaviours. Parental risk factors may include a history of being in care, young age, mental health issues, substance use, and family violence.  

You will play a key role by using a strengths-based, culturally safe, and family-centred approach that includes intensive assessment, safety planning, parenting strategies, and collaboration with partner agencies to support resilience and self-determination. 

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 5) and super you can also access the following: 

  • Be part of a team shaping the future of community services 

  • Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning! 

  • 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  
  • A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, community services work or equivalent. 

  • Minimum of two years’ experience in case management.  

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 Kristy Martin on kristy.martin@vt.uniting.org or call 0437 329 717 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. 

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