Join our Family Services Team.

• Be the first voice of hope and shape better futures for children and families
• Make a difference contributing to meaningful and purposeful work
• 2x Full-time, permanent position, based in Horsham

Your new role

The Orange Door is transforming the way people access support in times of need, bringing together specialist services, expert practitioners, and a shared commitment to safety, wellbeing and empowerment.

We’re building a strong, connected team to support:

• Women, children, young people and families experiencing family violence
• People using violence who need support to change
• Families seeking help with the care, development and wellbeing of infants, children and young people

By uniting Community Service Organisations (including Uniting), Aboriginal services, Family Safety Victoria (FSV), and the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing (DFFH), The Orange Door creates a single, accessible entry point for support — and we want passionate practitioners to join us.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, safe and effective responses to families when they need it most.

• Be the first point of contact for people seeking help
• Provide compassionate, informed advice and information
• Conduct risk assessments and engage with clients to understand their needs
• Work closely with partner agencies to create coordinated, client‑focused responses
• Support improved outcomes for children, young people and families

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 hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• 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.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Qualification requirement
  • A Bachelor of Social Work OR equivalent qualification.
  • OR have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional experience.
  • OR have a related qualification relevant to child and family welfare as per the mandatory minimum qualifications for family violence practitioners.
  • OR hold significant cultural knowledge and experience.
  • OR lived experience and have faced barriers to educational pathways as per the mandatory minimum qualifications for family violence practitioners.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated ability as a practitioner in the child, youth and family welfare field
• An understanding of the gendered nature of family violence

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 Tanya Henderson at tanya.henderson@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 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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