Child Wellbeing Practitioner: Empower Children & Families

The Orange Door; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Professional development

Leave entitlements

Accrued Day Off

Health and wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FamilyCare in regional Victoria is recruiting two full-time positions, one permanent and one fixed-term to 30 June 2027, within The Orange Door's Child Wellbeing Team. The role focuses on the wellbeing and development of children, young people and families through assessments, early help, and interagency collaboration.

Key responsibilities include processing referrals, risk assessment, liaison with Practice Leaders, providing specialist consultation, maintaining records, and promoting community

Qualifications

• MMQ policy must be met; tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field is required or in progress.
• Knowledge of child development, trauma and attachment frameworks.
• Understanding of relevant legislation including Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.
• Willingness to obtain Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process referrals while protecting client privacy.
• Liaise with Practice Leaders to support risk assessment and planning.
• Provide specialist consultation to other agencies and professionals.
• Maintain accurate client records and service data.
• Contribute to community awareness and information provision.

Skills

Child protection knowledge

Risk assessment

Interagency collaboration

Communication skills

Case coordination

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent

Working towards MMQ policy

Tools

Record keeping

Job description

FamilyCare in regional Victoria is recruiting two full-time positions, one permanent and one fixed-term to 30 June 2027, within The Orange Door's Child Wellbeing Team. The role focuses on the wellbeing and development of children, young people and families through assessments, early help, and interagency collaboration.

Key responsibilities include processing referrals, risk assessment, liaison with Practice Leaders, providing specialist consultation, maintaining records, and promoting community