• Deliver the voluntary Family Visits Program in Victorian prisons and support families who are vulnerable or at risk.
• Part-time, Barwon lead 0.6FTE (3 days per week) 30 June 2025 with a proposed extension to 30 June 2026
• Part-time, Karreenga lead/Marngoneet lead 0.8FTE (4 days per week) 30 June 2025 with a proposed extension to 30 June 2026
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging and leave loading in a values driven organisation.

About VACRO

VACRO is a non-government, non-denominational organisation working with people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families. Founded in 1872 (as the Discharged Prisoners’ Aid Society of Victoria), VACRO works closely with government and non-profit organisations.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for 2 x Part-time Family Visits Support Workers, the first one for our Barwon prison location and the second for Karreenga and Marngoneet prison locations.

The Family visits Program aims to promote family connectedness, build and strengthen women’s engagement skills, and cultivate positive pro-social relationships through video sessions. Bring your well-developed interpersonal skills and passion to support families impacted by the justice system.

This position offers flexible working arrangements including prison-based work and remote- work from home. Occasional evening work is required. This role involves service delivery of a new program so flexibility to adapt to changes for continued success of the program is essential.

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Justice or other relevant field
• Experience working with complex clients particularly those who have been in contact with the criminal justice system and their families
• Demonstrated ability working with vulnerable families with a focus on family strengthening and reunification
• Knowledge of Family Violence and Child Information Sharing Scheme
• Demonstrated ability to work within complex stakeholder environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
• Excellent computer literacy, including an ability to provide technical support to families as needed.

What We Offer

VACRO is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to staff wellbeing. We provide extensive on-boarding training and ongoing professional development for staff, amongst other benefits. This role is classified at Level 5 (pay point dependent on qualifications and experience) SCHADS 2010 Award.

How to Apply

A Position Description is attached to this advertisement.

Direct any enquiries to [email protected], using the subject line: Family Visits Support Workers x 2 - Barwon / Karreenga / Marngoneet enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination and booster or approved exemption prior to commencement.

Applicants with lived experience of the criminal system are encouraged to apply.