• An integrated team of professionals supporting those entering care
• Family Work, Community Engagement & Therapeutic Support
• Support effective assessment, planning and intervention

The Care Hub 

The Care Hub is a new initiative that brings together a number of organisations to form an integrated team of professionals to support Children and Young People in the areas of Mental Health, AOD, Cultural Connection, Family Work, Community Engagement and Therapeutic Support. 

Follow this link for more information about the Hub: https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/careers/loddon-care-hub/

Your role:

A fixed term role to June 30th 2026.

The Community Worker will provide place-based support to Children and Young People as part of the outreach component of the Care Hubs support.

The aim of this role is to promote and support Children and Young People with engagement in the community, access to community based programs such as sport or club involvement and using this engagement to help develop important social and life skills. The Community Workers will also work with those who may need additional support to engage with school, education or employment.  

Make your mark:

• Experience managing risk and wellbeing and work within the Best Interest Framework
• An understanding of how trauma can affect the development of young people
• Solid understanding of the Child Protection and Welfare system in Victoria 
• Excellent written, verbal and collaborative communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a busy and dynamic program
• An empathy with AV’s Values and Mission to do better for Children, Young People and Families

Make a move:

• You get a salary starting at around $97,377 plus super
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHCADS award level 5.
• Work from the Care Hub in Bendigo.
• Fixed term to June 30th 2026.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, 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.
• Early careers pathways for new graduates as well, we would love to see you apply.
• 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:

Could you please apply for the role before midnight on Monday 10th March.

We use position descriptions to help support internal growth and movement between teams you can read the position description here:  Out of Home Care - Community Worker PD OOHC.

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply and attach a resume together with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with children and young people entering care.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Jackie Threlfall via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Worker - The Care Hub - Bendigo / Echuca enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.