Child and Family Practitioner - The Orange DoorJoin us as a Child and Family Practitioner within The Orange Door team, where every day is an opportunity to provide compassionate, inclusive, and impactful support.
This role invites you to be a part of Meli's mission to create a fair, safe, and thriving community.
We're seeking someone who is passionate, dynamic, and ready to embrace a whole-of-family view and use contemporary and evidence-based approaches to identify family violence risk and child and family vulnerability, drawing on experience of working with perpetrators of family violence.
In this role, you'll collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality service responses that prioritise the safety and well-being of our community's most vulnerable members.
The key objectives of this role are:
Promote Safety and Well-being: Work closely with children, young people, and families to ensure their safety, stability, and development through risk assessments and evidence-based approaches.Deliver Integrated Services: Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide seamless support, including screening, assessment, and coordinated referrals.Provide Targeted Interventions: Offer timely and effective interventions such as single-session work, home visits, and assertive outreach to meet the needs of vulnerable families.Foster Collaboration and Growth: Engage in professional development, team training, and reflective supervision to continually enhance your practice and contribute to a supportive team culture.Vacancy DetailsFixed term position until 28 November 20250.8 FTE working 60.8 hours per fortnight$97,614 p/a (pro-rata) + Super + Salary PackagingWhat We OfferBe part of a values-driven organization where your work makes a meaningful impact and aligns with a shared purpose to make a difference.Flexible ways of workingMeli Community enjoy salary packaging benefits up to $15,900/year - putting more of your income directly in your pocket and boosting your financial wellbeingA workplace passionate about Diversity and Inclusion with employee-led Inclusion Working Groups open to all employeesLearning & Development opportunities and pathways for career progressionEmployee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling serviceA dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team membersPaid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave schemeAbout YouTo be successful in the role, you will have:
Experience working with men, children and families with complex needs in any of the following service areas: Family Services, Child Protection, Family Violence, Disability, Housing, Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drugs.A sound knowledge of sector reforms, theoretical frameworks and relevant legislation.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a high level of organisational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.Application ProcessApplicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or VIT registration and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.Meli reserves the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date of this position, so please don't delay in applying.Contact DetailsFor more information about the position please contact Jayne Paulka, Manager Access and Family Safety, 0438 466 ***.
Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment.
We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.
Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at ****** or call the Meli Candidate Accessibility Help Line on 0492 867 *** to discuss how we can best support you.
Applications close 11:59pm Friday 22 November 2024
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