About The RoleThe Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) Practitioner will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the FPR team alongside the Practice Leader. This dynamic position offers the chance to make a real impact by delivering exceptional leadership, offering guidance and support through coaching, consultation, and training for staff and students. You will be at the forefront of shaping service development, enhancing quality improvement practices, and ensuring the delivery of top-tier casework. Your expertise and dedication will be key in fostering a culture of excellence and empowering the team to achieve outstanding outcomes in family preservation and reunification!We are recruiting for1x Part-Time (0.8 EFT) Permanent FPR Practitioner and 1x Full-Time Fixed Term (38 hours per week - 0.1 EFT until 30/06/2025) FPR Practitioner based in Mildura within our Family Preservation & Reunification program. The position reports to the FPR Practice Leader.Key Selection CriteriaTo be successful in this role, you will have:Demonstrated and extensive experience and skills in assessment and clinical interventions and family centred practice with vulnerable children, young people and families with complex needs.Sound knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies relating to child welfare and the Best Interests of the Child Practice Model.Highly developed skills in assessing risks, needs and safety for vulnerable children, young people and families.Highly developed interpersonal, communication, written, verbal and computer skills.Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.For More Information, Please ContactAndrew Ratcliffe at or on .Our OfferGenerous Salary Packaging - helps increase your take home pay.Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training.Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges.Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.You Must Have aValid and current Driver's Licence;Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);Valid Employee Working with Children Check;Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.Our CommitmentMacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr