Practitioner

Anglicare Victoria; Shire of East Gippsland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study leave

Professional development

Wellbeing activities

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Anglicare Victoria in Gippsland, VIC, invites applications for a Future Pathways Practitioner. The role is part-time, based at Bairnsdale, and focuses on tailored support for children and families within an evidence-based model.

You will work with high-need families, apply motivational interviewing and family-centred approaches, and participate in supervision and case consultations while maintaining accurate records and outcomes data.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist or related behavioural sciences at degree level.
• Associate diploma level with substantial experience is acceptable.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in working with high needs families and family-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Communities of Practice Forums and Case Consultation Meetings.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice and consultation activities.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation and data entry.
• Engage directly with families using evidence-based methods.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and data management for the program.
• Meet recording, data collection and regulatory requirements.

Skills

high needs complex families

child-focused approach

culturally sensitive practice

knowledge of child welfare services

motivational interviewing

social inclusion

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in Social Work/Psychology/Early Childhood

Associate diploma with substantial experience

Tools

data entry systems

Job description

• Regional Victoria – Gippsland, VIC, Australia
• Part Time

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

AboutAV

At Anglicare Victoria(AV)our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, and Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision ofhigh-qualityservices that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

In joining AV,you willbe part of a positive work culture with access to professional developmenttraining,paid studyleave,and opportunities for careerprogression inone of the largest community service organisations in Victoria.

We are committed to supporting the health, wellbeing and resilience of our staff. You will have accesstoa range of freewellbeing activities including yoga and meditation, discounted health insurance and accessto ourEmployee Assistance Program.

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)

The ability to demonstrate competency against the knowledge,skillsand personal qualities outlinedon page 2 of thePosition Description– such as:

working withhigh needs complex families

using a childfocused family-centred approach

utilisingculturally sensitive practice with marginalised and minority groups

knowledge ofchild welfare services

understandingtheoretical approaches (i.e.,motivational interviewing and social inclusion)

knowledge ofevidence-based interventions

experienceconductingrisk and needs assessments

workingwithin a casework framework

The ability to perform work outside of standard office hoursto service the needs of clients

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

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.

* Part-time however FTE is negotiable*