Support Families and Promote Safety

At Meli, we believe in the power of integrated, compassionate support to help families thrive. As a Child and Family Practitioner within The Orange Door team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions to families experiencing vulnerability or family violence. This is your opportunity to contribute to a multidisciplinary team that prioritises child safety, wellbeing, and early intervention while working collaboratively across services to create lasting change.

About the Role

As a Child and Family Practitioner, you will:

• Deliver screening, assessment, crisis response, and service planning aligned with integrated practice frameworks
• Provide targeted brief interventions including outreach, home visits, and case conferencing
• Apply risk assessment tools such as Best Interests Case Practice Model Framework (BICPM) and MARAM (Multi Agency Risk Assessment and Management) to promote child safety and wellbeing
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support families and individuals through coordinated referrals and service responses

Position Details

• Ongoing, Full time position
• 1 FTE working 38 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:

• Holds a degree in Social Work (or equivalent); or be working towards in line with recommendation 209 of the Royal Commission into Family Violence. Click here for more information: https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners
• Experience working with men, children and families with complex needs in any of the following service areas: Family Services, Child Protection, Family Violence, Disability, Housing, Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drugs.
• A sound knowledge of sector reforms, theoretical frameworks and relevant legislation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a high level of organisational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

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 13 July 2025.

For more information about the position please contact Jayne Paulka, Manager Access and Family Safety on 0438466087.

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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