Child Wellbeing Specialist | Early Intervention Families

FamilyCare; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Meals and entertainment packaging

Company vehicles for work

Professional development budget

Generous leave entitlements

Accrued Day Off option

Health and wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FamilyCare in regional Victoria is seeking two full-time Child Wellbeing Practitioners (one permanent and one fixed-term to 30 June 2027) to join The Orange Door team. The role rotates between the Assessment and Planning team and the Screening, Identification and Triage team, focusing on the wellbeing of children, young people and families.

You will receive referrals, support risk assessment and planning, provide specialist guidance to agencies, maintain records and promote community awareness

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification required or working towards MMQ.
• If working towards MMQ, a tertiary qualification (minimum Diploma) in Social Work, Family Therapy, Community Services, Psychology or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process referrals to The Orange Door with privacy and confidentiality.
• Liaise with The Orange Door Practice Leaders to support risk assessment and planning.
• Provide specialist consultation to other agencies to assist services for children, young people and families.
• Maintain accurate client records and service data.
• Align family violence risk assessment with the MARAM Framework.
• Develop relationships with funding bodies, service providers and stakeholders.
• Increase community awareness of issues and available support services.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification

Diploma in Social Work / Family Services / Psychology or equivalent (provisional/MMQ pathway)

Job description

FamilyCare in regional Victoria is seeking two full-time Child Wellbeing Practitioners (one permanent and one fixed-term to 30 June 2027) to join The Orange Door team. The role rotates between the Assessment and Planning team and the Screening, Identification and Triage team, focusing on the wellbeing of children, young people and families.

You will receive referrals, support risk assessment and planning, provide specialist guidance to agencies, maintain records and promote community awareness