• We value experience in child protection or family services
• Predictable hours|9am-5pm|full time|permanent
• Benefit from structured support, training and development

About us.

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high-quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

Your role.

In this role you will join the team at The Orange Door working within an Intake, Assessment and Brief Intervention space, and be part of an integrated team that provides specialist services to parents and carers, children and young people accessing The Orange Door. You will also support those that are impacted by family violence.

As a Practitioner you would be expected to have:

• Proven experience in following legislative and policy guidelines, seeking information from multiple sources to inform risk assessment and planning.
• Support parents to ensure the social, emotional, educational, health and developmental needs for their children are met
• A good understanding of the social context of child abuse and neglect and experience in applying relevant theoretical approaches to deliver outcomes.
• Experience in active engagement of vulnerable children, youth and families and delivering a range of interventions to improve their outcomes
• Experience in conducting risk and needs assessments, and developing and implementing safety plans
• Collaborative working with the hub team to support a collaborative and integrated model of service delivery including integrated risk assessment and planning, case conferences, meetings and the resolution of stakeholder issues.
• A commitment to working with families of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma
• Experience and/or commitment to working with victim survivors of family violence or adults who are using family violence.

What make this such a great role for you.

• A salary starting at around $100,766 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 5 SCHADS)
• Negotiable dependent upon your years of experience or current SCHCADS level.
• Office location: Werribee.
• 9am-5pm hours based at The Orange Door which makes your work/life more predictable.
• Support from Practice Leaders, Team Leaders and Senior Practitioners to support your growth and 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.
• 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 Learning and Development team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “I feel really supported - probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle for me. Knowing it's there means I can go out and do the work.”

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 Zina Ibrahim, Team Leader, Orange Door via email at zina.ibrahim@anglicarevic.org.au 

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th March 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.