• Full time | Fixed term to Aug 2027 | 9am–5pm | Bentleigh
• We value experience in child protection or family services
• Predictable hours. Structured support. Meaningful work

About Us

At Anglicare Victoria, we work alongside children, young people and families to help build safer, stronger futures. Our work is guided by three pillars Prevent, Protect, Empower and grounded in compassion, courage and commitment.

The Orange Door is central to this work, bringing together specialist family violence and child and family services into one integrated entry point for support.

About the Role

You will join the team at The Orange Door Bentleigh. Work within a specialist Child Wellbeing discipline within an Integrated Practice Framework to deliver Hub services, whilst applying a holistic lens across the whole family system

As a Practitioner you will support people with advice with a focus on risk assessment, engagement, and provision of an initial response and as a source of information to people referred to the Hub. You will work collaboratively as part of an integrated practice approach to respond to family violence and children and family vulnerability concerns through the provision of:

Screening and triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions;

Allocation services and coordination of referrals; Collaborative working with the Hub team to support integrated risk assessment and planning, including participating in case conferences, meetings and the resolution of stakeholder issues.

Make your mark:

• Use your experience in child protection, child and family services, or family violence.
• Have confidence navigating legislative and policy frameworks to inform risk assessment and planning.
• With a strong understanding of the social context of child abuse and neglect.
• You will be conducting risk and needs assessments and developing safety plans.
• Ability to actively engage vulnerable children, young people and families.
• Demonstrate your commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
• Use collaborative practice skills within multidisciplinary environments.
• Recognise the capability of your colleagues and show an ability to recognise and identify limits of own expertise and to seek advice or refer clients to other specialists 

Make it work:

• A salary starting at around $105,557 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 5 SCHADS)
• Negotiable dependent upon your years of experience or current SCHCADS level.
• Fixed term contract position until August 2027
• Position will be based at the Bentleigh Access Point.
• 9am–5pm hours offering predictability in a complex sector
• You will be supported by Practice Leaders, Team Leaders and Senior Practitioners. Risk is shared. Practice is reflective. You are not working in isolation.
• We take staff wellbeing seriously, offering: Well Worth It! wellbeing program. Fitness Passport. EIP and EAP and discounted health insurance.
• Dedicated Learning and Development support at The Orange Door, through Family Safety Victoria and by Anglicare Victoria.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

“I feel really supported probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle.”

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degrees, Graduate Certificates, and Master’s Degrees are required to work at The Orange Door. If you hold a Diploma, then you will need to complete further study and complete a higher level of education within the next 10 years.

The list of qualifications accepted is extensive. Please call or email if you are unsure whether your qualification meets the MMQ.

Make a move:

To apply please create a profile by clicking "apply now". Follow the instructions and make sure you attach an up to date resume and cover letter that describes your passion for the work in this area, ideally with a focus on child wellbeing.

You can download the full position description here:  Practitioner - The Orange Door PD TOD E AW5 052023 V1.1 (11).pdf

To discuss the role in more detail or ask questions please reach out to Amanda Prudden on Amanda.prudden@agnlicarevic.org.au.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 30th August however we will review applications as they come in 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.