Strengthen Families, Empower Children, and Lead Positive Change

Are you passionate about early intervention, family resilience, and breaking cycles of disadvantage? At Meli, we are committed to delivering an integrated, innovative, and evidence-informed model of family support that ensures children, young people, and their families receive the care they need to thrive. We are looking for a Senior Child and Family Practitioner to play a key role in providing high-quality support, leadership, and tailored interventions to families across the Barwon Southwest region.

About the Role

As a Senior Child and Family Practitioner, you will:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to family support practitioners, ensuring best practice approaches and professional development.
• Deliver high-quality, tailored interventions to children, young people, and families, focusing on early intervention, capacity building, and resilience.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, case planning, and reviews, ensuring interventions align with evidence-informed frameworks.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, government agencies, and service providers to enhance family support services.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives, using data and feedback to refine service delivery and client outcomes.

This role plays a critical part in strengthening families, promoting child safety, and preventing issues from becoming entrenched, while also fostering collaboration across Meli’s Connecting, Strengthening, and Restoring Family Support Streams.

Position Details

• Multiple, Full time, ongoing positions
• $106,644 p/a + Super + Salary Packaging
• To view the Position Description, please visit www.meli.org.au/careers/

Why Work with Us?

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform to thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes:

• Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven organization that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, enhancing your financial well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life.

What We're Looking For

We value individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles. To succeed in this position, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare Studies, Alcohol and Other Drugs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cases, including client advocacy, counselling, therapeutic interventions, and family support, in line with evidence-informed frameworks.
• A strong understanding of the factors impacting parenting capacity, as well as knowledge of service systems and resources available to support families, children, and young people.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with families, lead teams, and collaborate with external partners.
• Experience providing risk and needs assessments, implementing intervention strategies, and offering guidance to colleagues on complex family dynamics.

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people in our care.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call and a panel interview, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can best support you.

How to Apply

We’re excited to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a résumé and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above. Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 26 March 2025.

For more information about the position please contact Toni Gauntlett, Manager Family Support on 0429 923 199.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli.

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