Lead Practitioner Family Services

Uniting Vic.Tas; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access salary packaging to increase tA

10% discount at Uniting Early Learning

Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave

Free counselling with EAP

Training and development opportunities

25% off at Uniting Op Shops

Job summary

Uniting Vic.Tas is seeking a Lead Practitioner to deliver family services supporting children, young people and families facing challenges. You will provide interventions aligned with Uniting’s Therapeutic Model of Care to promote safety, stability and development.

The role involves working within The Family Services platform, with three interconnected service streams, offering intensive in-home supports where needed and a personalised experience for families in Wendouree, VIC.

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or related discipline.
• Current Drivers Licence valid for Victoria.
• Demonstrated ability in child, youth and family welfare.
• Experience with vulnerable families and adolescents.
• Strong knowledge of Best Interests Case Practice Model and CYFA 2005.
• Advanced understanding of child development, trauma and attachment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver family services to support children, young people and their families.
• Provide evidence-informed interventions aligned with the family’s needs and Uniting’s Therapeutic Model of Care.

Skills

Child welfare

Communication skills

Trauma know-how

Attachment knowledge

Education

Social Work degree

Psychology background

Job description

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay


• Full-time, Ongoing position


• Based in Wendouree

• 533182


• Wendouree, VIC, 3355


• Child, Youth & Families


• Permanent Full Time


• Closing on: Sep 18 2026

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• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay


• Full-time, Ongoing position


• Based in Wendouree

Your new role

As a Lead Practitioner, you will deliver family services to support children, young people, and their families who are experiencing challenges and vulnerabilities. In this role, you will provide evidence informed interventions aligned with the family’s needs and Uniting’s Therapeutic Model of Care (TMoC), that promote safety, stability and development.

About The Program

The Family Services platform is organised around three conceptual interconnected service streams, along a continuum of need, to make services simpler to navigate, offering families a more personalised experience.

Restoring Families is for families with significant and enduring needs, offering comprehensive, intensive and targeted in-home child and family supports.

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

• Minimum tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline


• Current Drivers License valid for Victoria


• Demonstrated ability in child, youth and family welfare.


• Experience with vulnerable families and adolescents.


• Strong knowledge of Best Interests Case Practice Model and CYFA 2005.


• Advanced understanding of child development, trauma and attachment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

View the position description here

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.