Senior Social Worker

Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to $18550

Free parking at Deer Park, Keilor Down

Brimbank Aquatic membership 40% off

Supportive and Inclusive team

Encouragement of diverse workforce

Job summary

commUnity+ is seeking a Senior Social Worker to coordinate operations across multiple Children’s Contact Service sites in Melbourne, supervising CCS Workers and guiding practice to align with program guidelines.

You will engage directly with clients during contact sessions, handle case documentation, and liaise with external partners, travel between Deer Park, Glenroy and Brunswick as needed. A driver's license and WWC/Police checks are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work.
• Minimum of 3 years7 post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff using reflective supervision practices.
• Understanding of children7s development and their needs around contact issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing.
• Understanding of the impact of family violence on families, especially children.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated computer skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations within the designated CCS site and manage day-to-day functioning.
• Provide supervision and practice guidance to CCS Workers.
• Undertake direct client work and respond to issues during contact sessions.
• Complete case documentation and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Travel between Deer Park, Glenroy, and Brunswick locations as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Negotiation & problem solving

Working with children

Diversity awareness

Computer skills

Autonomy

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

• An exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while leading a dedicated Child Contact Service team, and grow within a multidisciplinary organisation, delivering holistic services.
• Part time, Ongoing position that includes weekend work
• Salary packaging benefits on offer

About the Organisation

Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (operating as commUnity+) is a multidisciplinary community organisation that has provided services across Melbourne’s greater north and west regions for more than 40 years. We engage with communities rich in cultural diversity and are committed to empowering those who need help the most by unlocking pathways to learning connection, work and justice.

We enable positive change and growth for people through a range of prevention and early intervention programs including Community Education, Family Services, Legal Services (through commUnity+ Legal), Neighbourhood House and community engagement and development activities.

About the position

The Senior Social Worker is responsible for the effective coordination of operations within their designated Children’s Contact Service (CCS) site. They manage the day‑to‑day functioning of the site, provide supervision and practice guidance to CCS Workers, and ensure that all service delivery remains consistent with CCS program guidelines.

In addition to their coordination and supervisory responsibilities, the Senior Social Worker undertakes direct client work, responds to presenting issues during contact sessions, completes case documentation and liaises with external stakeholders as required.

The role is primarily based at commUnity+’s Deer Park, Glenroy, and Brunswick locations and may require travel between sites as part of normal duties. This position is part-time basis, averaging 33.5 hours per week.

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience, post qualification.
• Demonstrated experience and ability working with children
• Demonstrated experience in supervising staff utilising reflective supervision practices
• Understanding of children’s development and their needs around contact issues
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing and proven ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with parents and children in crisis.
• Demonstrated understanding of the effect of family violence on families, particularly children
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Ability to work autonomously in an effective, accountable, and transparent manner
• Well-developed negotiation and problem- solving skills

Understanding of the family law system is highly regarded.

A current Driver’s License and the ability to travel between offices and outreach locations is essential for this role. Additionally, a Working with Children Check and National Police Check with ongoing validity are mandatory for this role.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging benefits up to $18550
• 40% off Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC) membership
• Supportive and Inclusive team
• Free parking at Deer Park, Keilor Downs and East Esplanade sites

commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police check or the ability to obtain the same.

Applications close on 05 November 2026

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact

commUnity+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in theworkplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.