• Meet the Moment. Make it Matter as part of the Family Services reform
• A data driven, monitoring and reporting role helping to improve coordination
• A fixed term contract to June 30th 2027|part time, 3 days per week

Family Services is changing.

Family Services reform is here. The new family services structure will sit within three connected streams- Connecting Families, Strengthening Families and Restoring Families. The streams are designed to work together and to allow families to move between them as needs and circumstance change.

Anglicare Victoria will provide the Restoring Families Coordination for alliance members in the outer east from Lilydale. Restoring Families provides intensive coordinated support to families of high complexity or enduring needs. 

Your role:

You are the central point of contact, responsible for monitoring service capacity, demand pressures, case flow and service barriers, including capturing risks and issues. Coordinate across multiple connection points including CP navigators, local ACCOs, youth justice, corrections and the Orange Door.

As this is a new role development, implementation and evaluation in child and family welfare partnership models is going to be one of your first projects.

To be successful project management experience with strong analytical skills and experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of service co-ordination improvement projects is going to be integral to the success of the reform and this role.

Make your mark:

• Using your local knowledge of key child and family alliance partners including funded family service providers. 
• Understanding success factors that contribute to better outcomes for vulnerable families.
• As a mechanism for area level monitoring and reporting.
• Using well developed project management methodology to plan and execute to a high level.
• With your passion for numbers and data and evidence informed decision making.
• Utilise solid systems knowledge so you can successfully analyse trends and data.
• Previous experience implementing change and involvement with program implementation.
• Ability to work collaboratively to drive change.
• As a strong problem solver, with skills and extensive experience in the development of effective processes.

Make it work:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 7.2 which equates to $121,583 at full time ($61.53 per hour)
• Part time, 3 days per week, 22.8 hours, fixed term to June 30th 2027.
• Based at the Lilydale office.
• Working with all outer east alliance members, not just Anglicare Victoria.
• We take staff wellbeing seriously, offering: Well Worth It! wellbeing program. Fitness Passport. EIP and EAP and discounted health insurance.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “I've genuinely never thought about going to another organisation. The opportunities, the innovation, the commitment to change and working with vulnerable families, young people, communities. It sounds really cliche, but you come into this work to make a difference and you can do that here. We work really hard to make differences in those spaces.”

Make a move:

To gain a deeper understanding of the role please download and review the full positions description here:  Restoring Families Coordinator PD FS RS TL AW7 032026 V1.0 (1).pdf

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 your approach to data, throughput and outcomes.

For further enquiries regarding the requirements of the role contact Paul Ridley on 03 9412 6078 or email paul.ridley@anglicarevic.org.au

The closing date for applications is Sunday Wednesday 15th April. We will monitor and review applications as they are received and may reach out to ask questions if we need to. Interviews are planned for Friday 24th April in the afternoon.

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.