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Family Services Practitioner

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health
Bairnsdale, VIC
A$88,392 p/a (pro-rata) per annum
Community Services & Development → Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


  • Between $88,392 and $115,378 (pro-rata) per annum, plus superannuation.
  • Generous salary packaging options - pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
  • Full-time or part-time negotiable. Flexible start and finish times (between 6am and 6pm) may be required at times based on client need.

About the company

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) is a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping East Gippsland residents to live well for more than 40 years.

We’re one of the region’s most high-profile health and support service providers with more than 500 staff, 300 volunteers, and an annual budget in excess of $50 million.

About the role

This position will work across multiple programs within the family services platform, with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of children and their families.

The range of programs, funded by Department of Families Fairness & Housing’s (DFFH) include:

  • Early Help
  • Integrated Family Services
  • Family Preservation and Reunification Response
  • Children and Youth Groupwork
  • Other specialist interventions including Family Services Specialist Disability Practitioner and the Children with Complex Disabilities Support Needs Program.

You will work collaboratively with DFFH Child Protection Unit, universal services and other internal and external services to support clients experiencing vulnerabilities in their parenting journey. The level of support may range from early intervention through to immediate and sustained engagement with services.

Qualifications & Experience

  • A degree in Social Work or other equivalent qualification.
  • Experience working in Family Services, Family Violence and/or Child Protection.

Team Culture

At GLCH we believe our people are our biggest asset and pride ourselves on a culture that is equitable, encourages open communication and has an emphasis on recognition and career advancement. We welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. People enjoy working at GLCH because we’re supportive, inclusive and collaborative in our approach.

Other Benefits

  • Options to purchase an additional 4 weeks annual leave each year
  • Scholarship program for ongoing professional development
  • A large friendly and supportive team environment
  • Flexible working arrangement negotiable
  • Great location in the Gippsland Lakes region, offering beautiful beaches, lakes and an enviable outdoors lifestyle PLUS MORE!

Please visit https://careers.glch.org.au/ to view a detailed position description.

Enquiries:

Ben Coxhill– Manager – Family Service

Ph: 5155 8300

Email [email protected]

To Apply

Upload your resume and a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role to our recruitment portal: https://careers.glch.org.au/

A separate document addressing the Position Requirements is not required.

Applications close: Sunday 20th July 2025


About Gippsland Lakes Complete Health

Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia

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