Child and Family Practitioner - Restoring

Meli; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 peryear

Flexible ways of working

Counselling via Employee Assistance/ E

Paid parental leave above government

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Meli is seeking a Child and Family Practitioner based in Hamlyn Heights to support children, young people and parents facing complex challenges. You will provide trauma-informed, evidence-based support to restore safety and strengthen parenting capacity, working across services to respond to risk and promote healing.

The role is full-time (1 FTE, 38 hours/week) with salary of $105,835 per year plus Super and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare Studies, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Behavioural Sciences or related field.
• Understanding of managing complex cases with advocacy, therapeutic interventions and family support.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with families through assertive outreach and tailored support.
• Strengthen family capacity through evidence-informed assessment, planning and intervention.
• Coordinate services and partnerships to improve safety, stability and access to support.
• Advocate for children and families while contributing to inclusive, high-quality practice.

Skills

Assertive outreach

Case management

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare Studies, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Behavioural Sciences or related field

Job description

Child and Family Practitioner - Restoring

When families face complex challenges, theright support can help restore safety, strengthen relationships and create hopefor the future. As a Child and Family Practitioner, you’ll walk alongsidefamilies as they heal, build confidence and move towards lasting change.

Based in Hamlyn Heights, you’ll support children, youngpeople and parents experiencing complex and enduring challenges. Throughevidence-informed, trauma-aware support, you’ll help families restore safety,strengthen parenting capacity and build the connections they need to moveforward. Working within Meli’s Restoring family support stream, you’ll partnerwith families and community services to respond to risk, promote healing andprevent disadvantage from continuing across generations. This is meaningfulwork where thoughtful practice, strong relationships and timely interventioncan help families create safer, healthier futures.

As a Child and FamilyPractitioner, you will:

• Build trusted relationships with familiesthrough assertive outreach and tailored support.
• Strengthen family capacity throughevidence-informed assessment, planning and intervention.
• Coordinate services and partnerships thatimprove safety, stability and access to support.
• Advocate for children and families whilecontributing to inclusive, high-quality practice.
• Full time, ongoing position
• 1 FTE working 38 hours per week
• $105,835 p/a + Super + Salary Packaging

What We’re Looking For

Wevalue individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles.To succeed in this position, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in SocialWork, Psychology, Welfare Studies, Alcohol and Other Drugs, BehaviouralSciences or related field
• Demonstrated understanding of managing complexcases with strong case practice including client advocacy, therapeuticinterventions and family support in line with evidence informed frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk and needsassessments
• Demonstrated knowledge of the factors thatcanimpact on a parent’s ability to care for children and knowledge of the servicesystem and resources available that can support parents, children and youngpeople

Why Work with Us?

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platformto thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP)includes:

• SupportiveCulture:Join a values-driven organization that fosterscollaboration and innovation.
• CareerGrowth:Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunitiesand clear pathways for progression.
• FinancialBenefits:Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year,enhancing your financial well-being.
• Work-LifeBalance:Benefit from flexible ways of working.
• EmployeeWellbeing:Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups,access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, andenjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
• Diversityand Inclusion:Be part of a team that celebrates diversity andactively supports individuals from all walks of life.

For more information about the position please contactSarahGrey, Team Leader Restoring on 0418 653 ***.

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. Wehave zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children. Our recruitment practicesreflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children andyoung people in our care. All employment with Meli is subject to referencechecks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) policecheck, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Checkprior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in anyservice or undertaking.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Weactively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communitymembers, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to theworkforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phonecall and a panel interview. If you require adjustments to the recruitmentprocess, please email us at***********@meli.org.auto discusshow we can best support you.