Senior Child Wellbeing Practitioner – Sunshine

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS pay (Level 6)

Wellbeing support

Sanctuary Model framework

First Nations career pathways

Community & connection

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services in Sunshine is seeking a Senior Child Wellbeing Practitioner to join The Orange Door team, delivering early, child-centred support to children, young people and families.

This permanent full-time role (38 hours per week) is based in Sunshine, with possible work from Melton, reporting to the Orange Door Coordinator. You will collaborate with partner agencies to ensure timely, safe support for those facing family violence and vulnerability.

Qualifications

• Social work degree or relevant tertiary qualifications as per Royal Commission guidance.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Child and Family services, preferably with family violence exposure.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and working with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Support children, young people and families experiencing vulnerability and risk.
• Collaborate within The Orange Door integrated practice model.
• Be the first point of contact for seeking families and provide referrals.
• Complete initial wellbeing and risk assessments and deliver family-centred responses.
• Coordinate with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

High engagement with families

Risk assessment

Cultural awareness

Education

Social work degree or relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

MacKillop Family Services in Sunshine is seeking a Senior Child Wellbeing Practitioner to join The Orange Door team, delivering early, child-centred support to children, young people and families.

This permanent full-time role (38 hours per week) is based in Sunshine, with possible work from Melton, reporting to the Orange Door Coordinator. You will collaborate with partner agencies to ensure timely, safe support for those facing family violence and vulnerability.