Restoring Families Coordinator

Uniting Vic.Tas; Sale; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Leave purchasing program

Parental leave – up to 10 weeks

Job summary

Uniting Vic.Tas is seeking a skilled strategist and coordinator to lead cross‑sector collaboration for children, youth and families with complex needs across Victoria. You’ll drive smarter pathways, clearer processes, and better outcomes by connecting services, teams and insights into seamless support pathways.

In this role you’ll operate at the heart of a cutting‑edge initiative, delivering impact, systems change and measurable improvements for families.

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline is essential
• Sound understanding of the child and family service system in Victoria, including demonstrated knowledge of relevant government policies and legislation.
• Current Drivers License valid for Victoria

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination across your area, keeping our work connected and moving forward
• Bring together services, teams, and insights to create seamless support pathways
• Turn data into powerful stories that guide decisions and influence outcomes
• Fuel collaboration across agencies to strengthen integrated responses.

Education

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

Job description

• Ready to be part of something truly game changing?
• A role where your skills can reshape the future for children and families
• Increase take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packing benefits

• 533784
• Sale, VIC, 3850
• Child, Youth & Families
• Maximum Term Part Time
• Closing on: Oct 16 2026

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• Ready to be part of something truly game changing?
• A role where your skills can reshape the future for children and families
• SCHADS Level 6 + super, part time, FTE 0.6, max term until 30 Jun 2027
• Increase take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packing benefits

Your new role

Are you ready to step into a role where your talent for strategy, coordination, and big-picture thinking can spark real, lasting change?

The program is redefining how support is delivered to children, young people, and families with complex needs. And now, we’re searching for someone like you to help elevate this mission.

Become the Engine That Powers Impact.

This is your chance to operate at the heart of a cutting‑edge initiative, driving smarter pathways, clearer processes, and better outcomes for families who need it most.

You’ll Drive

• Lead coordination across your area, keeping our work connected and moving forward
• Bring together services, teams, and insights to create seamless support pathways
• Turn data into powerful stories that guide decisions and influence outcomes
• Fuel collaboration across agencies to strengthen integrated responses.

In this role you will

• High influence, zero case load — all impact, strategy, and systems change
• Innovative, ambitious program making waves across the state
• Real results — your work directly shapes better futures for vulnerable families
• Supportive, collaborative Alliance that champions new ideas and shared learning.

You’ll Shine If You’re Someone Who

• Loves diving into data and uncovering insights that matter
• Builds relationships effortlessly and brings people on the journey
• Thrives in dynamic, ever‑evolving environments
• Wants to be part of a forward‑thinking movement transforming the sector.

This is more than a role, it’s an opportunity to influence how the system responds to families for years to come. Your leadership, coordination, and vision can help create safer, stronger, more connected communities.

Benefits of working at Uniting

At Uniting, You’ll Enjoy

• Working in a large values‑led organisation with real community impact.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

You Will Bring With You

• Minimum tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline is essential
• Sound understanding of the child and family service system in Victoria, including demonstrated knowledge of relevant government policies and legislation.
• Current Drivers License valid for Victoria

View the position description here.

For any questions, please reach out to Tracey Donaldson on 0437 000 605 for a chat.

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.

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