🌟 Family Support Practitioner

📍 Location: Shepparton
🕒 Hours: 0.6 - 0.8 EFT (Permanent Part-Time)
💰 Classification: SCHADS Level 5
📅 Start Date: ASAP

💼 About the Role

We're seeking a Family Support Practitioner to join a compassionate, family-centred palliative care service in Shepparton. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support children, young people, and their families throughout every stage of their palliative care journey - from diagnosis and treatment, to end-of-life care, bereavement and beyond.

In this role, you will:

Provide counselling and therapeutic programs to children, young people, and their families

Support families in building strong social and community connections

Coordinate and guide volunteers assisting with family care

Collaborate with internal teams to deliver holistic, well-coordinated support

✅ What You'll Need

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A Master of Social Work

At least 6 months' experience working with children, young people, or families in a therapeutic or support setting

Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills

A compassionate and strengths-based approach to practice

💖 Why Join?

Join a passionate, multidisciplinary team making a genuine difference

Be part of a values-driven organisation with a strong reputation in the community

Access ongoing professional development and support

Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time, permanent role

Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest-growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website

For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562.

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.