About the role

This position is situated within the Inner and Outer East which covers the Local Government Areas of Monash, Whitehorse, Boroondara, Manningham, Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges.

The Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) Senior Practitioner will assist the FPR Practice Leader with the leadership of the Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) team. The position will be responsible for contributing to high quality practice through informal and additional supervision, coaching, consultation, support and training for staff and students, the development of the services and quality improvement practices, and the provision of casework in the FPR team.

This is a Full-time Fixed (until 30/06/2024) opportunity based in Forest Hill, VIC within our Family Preservation & Reunification Program. The position reports to the FPR Practice Leader.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated and extensive experience and skills in assessment and clinical interventions and family centred practice with vulnerable children, young people and families with complex needs
• Sound knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies relating to child welfare and the Best Interests of the Child Practice Model.
• Highly developed skills in assessing risks, needs and safety for vulnerable children, young people and families.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, written, verbal and computer skills.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

For more information, please contact:

Melissa Rixon at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Preservation and Reunification Senior Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
• Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Ethical Jobs website.

Our Commitment

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.