• Full Time position based at Blackburn
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits! 
• 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning 

Your new role

The objective of family services is to promote the safety, stability and development of vulnerable children, young people and their families and to build child, family and community capacity and resilience.

As a Family Services Practitioner you will be responsible for developing Child and Family Action Plans utilising the “Best Interests’ Framework”, providing direct client support and case management; referral to additional specialists supports and advocacy where required. 

Through child centred, family focused service delivery you will assist families to provide effective parenting and a stable environment to promote the safety, wellbeing and healthy development of the children. You will be required to work in the Family Services program located in Blackburn. Occasional travel maybe required to other Uniting sites and partner agencies

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 salary of SCHADS Level 5 + super, you can access the following. 

• 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. 
• We recognise contributions with our annual awards programme! 
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops. 

Your skills and experience

You will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated ability as a practitioner in the child, youth and family welfare field
• A commitment to the family-centred approach, and the family strengthening and empowerment models of practice
• An understanding of the ‘Best Interests’ framework and CYFA 2005 is desirable
• Ability to engage families and to provide outreach services, sometimes in a difficult or stressful context

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 Felicity Townsend – Manager, Child & Family Services Inner East on 0478 259 906 for a chat or email felicity.townsend@vt.uniting.org.

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 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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