Practitioner Strengthening And Restoring Families

Mallee District Aboriginal Services; Mildura; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MDAS – Mildura VIC is seeking a Practitioner Strengthening and Restoring Families to work with families experiencing complex or ongoing challenges. You will provide practical, culturally safe and child-focused support to strengthen families, improve wellbeing and help keep children safe and connected to family, community and culture.

In this role you’ll work within Aboriginal culture and values, delivering case management, assessments and evidence-informed interventions while promoting cultural

Qualifications

• Strong case management, assessment, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of Child Protection, family services and relevant practice frameworks.
• An understanding of Aboriginal culture, values and culturally safe practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients, families and professionals.
• A Degree, Diploma, Certificate IV or relevant qualification or experience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and therapeutic family support to children, young people and families receiving Family Services through the Strengthening Families and Restoring Families streams.
• Complete assessments of child safety, wellbeing, development, parenting capacity, family functioning, cultural strengths, risks and protective factors using the Best Interests Case Practice Model and MARAM Framework
• Deliver evidence-informed interventions including Family Services Practice Modules and other approved therapeutic approaches.
• Promote cultural identity, cultural safety and connection to Aboriginal family, community and Country.
• Support safe restoration and reunification of children where this aligns with case plan goals and child safety requirements

Skills

Case management

Assessment

Advocacy

Relationship-building

Communication with Aboriginal and non-

Education

Degree, Diploma, Certificate IV or relevant qualification

Job description

Practitioner Strengthening and Restoring Families

Mallee District Aboriginal Services – Mildura VIC

Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) committed to healing, supporting, serving and protecting Aboriginal communities across the Mallee region. Guided by our Elders and grounded by Our Lore, MDAS exists to strengthen the resilience, independence and wellbeing of our Mob. We walk alongside individuals and families through every stage of life – caring, empowering, educating and advocating so people can be their very best selves. Our programs span across health, wellbeing, family services, community support and culture. With deep community roots and strong regional presence, MDAS is moving confidently towards becoming a sector leading ACCHO known for its cultural authority and practical life-changing outcomes.

About the role

Work alongside families experiencing complex or ongoing challenges as a Practitioner Strengthening and Restoring Families. In this role you'll provide practical, culturally safe and child-focused support to strengthen families, improve wellbeing and help keep children safe and connected to family, community and culture.

Key Responsibilities

Provide case management and therapeutic family support to children, young people and families receiving Family Services through the Strengthening Families and Restoring Families streams.

Complete assessments of child safety, wellbeing, development, parenting capacity, family functioning, cultural strengths, risks and protective factors using the Best Interests Case Practice Model and MARAM Framework

Deliver evidence-informed interventions including Family Services Practice Modules and other approved therapeutic approaches.

Promote cultural identity, cultural safety and connection to Aboriginal family, community and Country.

Support safe restoration and reunification of children where this aligns with case plan goals and child safety requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Strong case management, assessment, advocacy and relationship-building skills.

Knowledge of Child Protection, family services and relevant practice frameworks.

An understanding of Aboriginal culture, values and culturally safe practice.

Ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients, families and professionals.

A Degree, Diploma, Certificate IV or relevant qualification or experience will be highly regarded.

Other Requirements

Current National Police Check.

Current Employee Working with Children Check

Current Driver's Licence

MDAS strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisting and interviews may commence prior to the closing date of 1st December 2026.