Practitioner

Anglicare Victoria; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglicare Victoria in Bairnsdale invites applications for a Future Pathways Practitioner. The role sits within the Future Pathways team, contributing to Family Preservation & Reunification initiatives and employing motivational interviewing, goal setting, and collaborative practice to support families and children.

The position requires relevant tertiary qualifications or substantial experience in related behavioural sciences, plus WWC and driver checks.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with substantial experience; or associate diploma level with substantial experience in the relevant service stream, or less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level.
• A current Victorian driver's license and Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo Criminal History Check prior to commencement

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the Communities of Practice Forums and Case Consultation Meetings.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice and consultation activities.
• Demonstrate compliance with agency requirements through clear and concise documentation and data entry.
• Provide direct engagement and motivation using methods compatible with principles and practices of the specified model.
• Contributes to the performance monitoring and reporting requirements of the Future Pathways program.
• Fulfil program requirements regarding case recording, data collection, registration standards and other requirements such as the Rapid Response evaluation.
• Record and update outcomes and data management systems to meet DFFH and Anglicare Victoria’s guidelines and statutory requirements

Skills

Social Work

Psychology

Early Childhood

Behavioural sciences

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in Social Work/ Psychology/ Early Childhood

Job description

Provide tailored support based on the needs of children and their families

Be supportedto learn andworkin an evidence-based model

SCHADS Level 6,FTE / ONGOINGbased at Bairnsdale

TheTeam

Future Pathwaysis part of AV’s approach to theDepartment of Families, Fairness & Housing’s(DFFH) state-wide initiativeto supportFamily Preservation & Reunification (FPR).TheFuture Pathwaysteam complimentasuite of family supportsprovidedwithin the FPR model.

The Future Pathwaysprogramisaninnovative approachbuilt on practice elements such as motivational interviewing, communication skillsbuilding and goal setting to respond to identified needsand achieve real and demonstrable outcomes. Working collaboratively, the teamseek to address key intersectionality issues with families, children and young people (e.g.substance use, mental illness, low income, social isolation) as identified by each regional FPR Response.

This Role

TheFuture Pathways Practitionerwill:

Actively participate in the Communities of Practice Forums and Case Consultation Meetings.

Participate in supervision, reflective practice and consultation activities.

Demonstrate compliance with agency requirements through clear and concise documentation and data entry.

Provide direct engagement and motivation using methods compatible with principles and practices of the specified model.

Contributes to the performance monitoring and reporting requirements of the Future Pathways program.

Fulfil program requirements regarding case recording, data collection, registration standards and other requirements such as the Rapid Response evaluation.

Record and update outcomes and data management systems to meet DFFH and Anglicare Victoria’s guidelines and statutory requirements.

Role Requirements

To be successful in this position you will need:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with substantial experience; or associate diploma level with substantial experience in the relevant service stream, or less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level. (Refer to Position Description for overseas qualifications)

• A currentVictoriandriver’slicense andWorking with Children Check and beprepared to undergoCriminal History Check(s)prior to commencement

For the full requirements please read the Position Descriptionhere:Practitioner PD FS RF FP E AW6 062026 V2.1 (2).pdf

For further enquiriescontact Amanda ThomasProgram Manager on 51 3595 55and *************@anglicarevic.org.au

* Part-time however FTE is negotiable*

Applications close

23rd of October 2026

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to AnglicareVictoriaand we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

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