• Ref code: 6711170.
• Position based in Wangaratta

Are you a compassionate and highly skilled professional focused on the safety of children and young people impacted by family violence?

• We understand the importance of flexibility. UMFC offers an understanding workplace that encourages a healthy work/life balance.
• Work for a well-regarded Non-for-Profit organisation in a committed and supportive team.
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise your take-home pay.

Your path to impact starts here with UMFC as our newest Child Wellbeing Practitioner.

The role

UMFC currently has an opportunity for a Child Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team in a part-time capacity (30.40 hours per week). You will be responsible for undertaking screening, identification, triage, assessment, and planning as part of The Orange Door team. You will be required to have an active and continued participation in a collaborative professional practice to ensure the effective and meaningful development of a seamless service system that meets the needs of the families and individuals supported by The Orange Door in the Ovens and Murray region.

Join a passionate, multidisciplinary and thriving organisation guided by a profound vision for our communities that every child and young person is cared for.

Your Experience

To be eligible for this role, a tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent as per the mandatory minimum qualification requirements for specialist family violence practitioners, or practitioners who work within a specialist family violence service, such as The Orange Door.

Your proficiency in providing a specialist focus within The Orange Door Ovens and Murray on the well-being and development of children, young people and their families will be invaluable in this role. Your hands-on experience, well developed risk assessment and risk management skills in addition to a demonstrated knowledge of the Child Protection sector and commitment to relevant legislation including the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and Child Safe Standards will be essential assets.

Ready to Join the UMFC Family?

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For a confidential chat, connect with Maria Garvey at [email protected] using the subject line: Child Wellbeing Practitioner - The Orange Door - Wangaratta enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Embark on a fulfilling career journey with UMFC! To apply for this job and/or to download the Position Description, please click "Apply Now" and upload your resume and address the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt.

All employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and relevant 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.

UMFC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.