Senior Practitioner – Restoring Families (Aboriginal)

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op; Frankston; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction

Internal supervision

Professional development

Salary packaging

Leave loading 17.5%

Agency vehicles

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Aboriginal community connection

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op in Frankston is seeking a Full Time - Fixed Term until 8 October 2027 to support Restoring Families in strengthening culture, family and community connections. The role involves healing informed practice and collaborative work with Aboriginal families to keep children connected to Country and kin.

The ideal candidate will have formal qualifications in community services or social work, experience with complex family cases, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker and/or substantial experience in these fields is desirable.
• A minimum 3-5yrs experience as a Practitioner in a relevant field that supports an understanding of child development and family functioning.
• Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

Responsibilities

• Walk alongside Aboriginal children, young people and families to keep culture, family and community strong.
• Support family wellbeing and prevent entry into care where possible.
• Help families reunify and thrive through relationship-based practice.

Skills

Culturally safe practice

Relationship building

Case management

Advocacy

Education

Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Community Services / Social Work

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op in Frankston is seeking a Full Time - Fixed Term until 8 October 2027 to support Restoring Families in strengthening culture, family and community connections. The role involves healing informed practice and collaborative work with Aboriginal families to keep children connected to Country and kin.

The ideal candidate will have formal qualifications in community services or social work, experience with complex family cases, and a commitment to