Family Preservation Practitioner- Future Pathways

  • 524180
  • Bayside & South East, VIC, Australia
  • Mornington Peninsula, VIC, Australia
  • Full Time
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  • Using evidence based practice to enhance outcomes
  • Senior level role|full time|permanent|based at Frankston
  • A model built on practice elements; motivational interviewing, communication & goal setting

 

Your role:

The Future Pathways program is an innovative approach built on practice elements such as motivational interviewing, communication skills building and goal setting to respond to identified needs and achieve real and demonstrable outcomes.

Working collaboratively, the team seek to address key intersectionality issues with families, children and young people (e.g. substance use, mental illness, low income, social isolation) as identified by each regional FPR Response. 

Key deliverables:

  • The program will equip parents with a greater knowledge about their children’s development.
  • Assist in developing parenting strategies they can use to the best meet the development needs.
  • The program aims to strengthen parenting capacity to ensure child health, safety and developmental outcomes are being met.

For more specific information about the program, position and key responsibilities, please view the position description attached here: Download File Practitioner PD FS FPR FP E AW6 052024 V1.3 (3).pdf

 

Make your mark:

  • Experience working with high needs complex families  
  • Using a child focused family-centred approach 
  • Understanding theoretical approaches (i.e., motivational interviewing and social inclusion) 
  • Knowledge of evidence-based interventions 
  • Experience conducting risk and needs assessments 
  • The ability to perform work outside of standard office hours to service the needs of clients 

 

What you should know:

  • Salary offers start at $110,102 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 6 SCHCADS)
  • Office location: Frankston.
  • Full time, permanent.
  • A large organisation that supports career progression and growth.
  • Reflective supervision and feedback to support you to develop your skills.
  • We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
  • Access to discounted health insurance as well!
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
  • Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
  • A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

 

Ready to take the next step:

Click apply wherever you see the advert which will take you to our careers page, click apply there and submit your resume with a cover letter through the portal. Describe your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families and your motivation to apply.

For further enquiries contact Jasmine McNaughton Lead Practitioner Future Pathways on 03 97816700 or email jasmine.mcnaughton@anglicarevic.org.au 

The closing date is Monday 26th January 2026 please note that we may hire before this date if we can, so please do not delay your application

 

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

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