Restoring Families Practitioner (Part-Time)

About the role

OzChild is seeking a Restoring Families Practitioner for a part-time permanent position (4 days per week) in Yarraville, VIC. The role delivers intensive, evidence-informed support to children, young people and families with complex needs, working with families, Child Protection and community partners to strengthen safety and family functioning. Practice is grounded in strengths-based, relational, trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver intensive, child-focused and family-centred casework in line with legislative and program requirements
• Work directly with children and young people in age-appropriate, culturally safe ways
• Complete assessments, planning, intervention and review processes with families and stakeholders
• Respond to referrals within required timeframes, including urgent and high-risk situations
• Apply evidence-informed approaches such as Safe & Together, MARAM, Motivational Interviewing and relational practice
• Maintain accurate, timely case records
• Use flexible funding to support family-identified goals and reduce barriers to engagement
• Take part in care team meetings, supervision and reflective practice
• Collaborate with Child Protection and community services, and support partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
• Work flexibly between 8:00am and 8:00pm across the 4 working days

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline
• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families
• Understanding of child safety, risk assessment and case practice
• Experience collaborating with Child Protection and community services
• Working with Children Check, National Police Check (and international if required), current driver's licence and reliable transport

Required skills

• Strengths-based, culturally responsive engagement with families
• Excellent communication, engagement and relationship-building skills
• Organisation and time management
• Flexibility to meet the needs of families

What we offer

• Salary of $85,000-$95,000 per year, with salary packaging of $15,900 plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• SCHADS 5 of $100,776 pro rata to 4 days plus superannuation
• Ex gratia days for Easter and Christmas
• A collaborative culture with informal video check-ins

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter through the OzChild careers page; a position description is available on request.