Join our Family Services Team.

• Ready to be part of something truly game changing?
• A role where your skills can reshape the future for children and families
• Remuneration negotiable in line with skills, experience and qualification
• Based at Sale or Bairnsdale

Your new role

Are you ready to step into a role where your talent for strategy, coordination, and big‑picture thinking can spark real, lasting change?
The program is redefining how support is delivered to children, young people, and families with complex needs. And now, we’re searching for someone like you to help elevate this mission.

Become the Engine That Powers Impact.

This is your chance to operate at the heart of a cutting‑edge initiative, driving smarter pathways, clearer processes, and better outcomes for families who need it most.

You’ll Drive

• Lead coordination across your area, keeping our work connected and moving forward
• Bring together services, teams, and insights to create seamless support pathways
• Turn data into powerful stories that guide decisions and influence outcomes
• Fuel collaboration across agencies to strengthen integrated responses. 

In this role you will

High influence, zero case load — all impact, strategy, and systems change
Innovative, ambitious program making waves across the state
Real results — your work directly shapes better futures for vulnerable families
Supportive, collaborative Alliance that champions new ideas and shared learning.

You’ll Shine If You’re Someone Who

• Loves diving into data and uncovering insights that matter
• Builds relationships effortlessly and brings people on the journey
• Thrives in dynamic, ever‑evolving environments
• Wants to be part of a forward‑thinking movement transforming the sector.

This is more than a role, it’s an opportunity to influence how the system responds to families for years to come. Your leadership, coordination, and vision can help create safer, stronger, more connected communities. 

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, 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 bring with you:

• Minimum tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline is essential
• Current Drivers License valid for Victoria
• Sound understanding of the child and family service system in Victoria, including demonstrated knowledge of relevant government policies and legislation

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, please reach out to Linde Coggan on 0437 654 815 for a chat.

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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