Support Families to Heal, Recover and Reconnect

Are you passionate about restoring safety, stability and connection for families facing complex challenges? Meli is looking for a Child & Family Practitioner – Restoring to provide intensive case management and early intervention support to families across the Barwon Southwest region.

This role sits within the Restoring stream of our Family Support Platform and focuses on promoting healing from trauma, breaking cycles of disadvantage, and strengthening family capacity. You’ll deliver evidence-informed, recovery-oriented support to families with significant and enduring needs.

About the Role

As a Child & Family Practitioner – Restoring, you will:

• Provide intensive case management, assertive outreach and tailored interventions for families with complex needs.
• Work closely with families to identify risk factors, develop protective strategies and build long-term resilience and connection.
• Conduct risk assessments and create child and family action plans using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches.
• Collaborate with internal leadership and external services to ensure coordinated, holistic support.
• Deliver group-based programs and participate in community engagement to advocate for stronger outcomes for families.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, team-based environment and is committed to early response and long-term recovery.

Position Details

• Multiple ongoing positions
• Working either 1 FTE (38 hours per week) or 0.8 FTE (30.4 hours per week)
• $97,614 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, Behavioural Sciences or a related field.
• Experience managing complex cases using therapeutic, child-centred, and strengths-based practices.
• Strong knowledge of risk and needs assessment frameworks and family systems theory.
• A thorough understanding of the challenges that impact parenting capacity and how to access appropriate services.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a commitment to inclusive, culturally sensitive practice.

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 Sunday 18 May 2025.

For more information about the position please contact Anneke Glaubitz, Manager Family Support on 0455524863.

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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