Practitioner, Family Wellbeing Support Service

· 45 hours per fortnight, maximum-term position until 30 June 2026.

· Melton.

Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.

About the Position

At CatholicCare Victoria we’re committed to empowering communities and building strength and resilience, to enable everyone to reach their full potential and live life to the full. We deliver a range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, homelessness services, employment and advocacy services across Victoria.

Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS) provides early intervention and non-clinical mental health support for children and young people, aged up to 18 years, who are showing signs of, or are at risk of, developing mental illness. The program provides an accessible, flexible, high-quality, integrated and responsive service to the needs of the children, young people, their families and carers, to identify risk factors or issues which may lead to mental health issues and/or mental illness and collaboratively plan to address these issues and strengthen protective and positive factors.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

· Intensive, long-term, early intervention support for children, young people and their families which may include assessment and identification of needs, practical assistance and home-based support, linking with other relevant services, and targeted therapeutic groups

· Short-term immediate assistance for families which may include assessment of needs, information or referrals, and limited support

· Community outreach, mental health education and community development activities which may include organisation of, and participation, in community events and general work in the community.

Provide quality, culturally responsive, respectful and inclusive services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families and relevant community members.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

· Relevant degree with relevant experience or associate diploma with substantial experience, or qualifications in more than one discipline as relevant to the role, or extensive experience within mental health and wellbeing, with a focus on working with children and young people in an early intervention context.

· Demonstrated experience in service coordination and the application of case management principles and practice, including experience and understanding of risk and needs assessment frameworks and applications.

· Demonstrated experience in the facilitation of pyscho-educational group work for children and adults within current research-based industry accredited frameworks.

· Demonstrated knowledge of mental health issues that impact families, children, and young people and the application of relevant theories, pyscho-educational interventions within a case management and family inclusive community-based approach.

About CatholicCare Victoria

CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person. Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.

We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.

We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours. We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.

At CatholicCare Victoria we live our values of Respectfulness, Integrity, Inclusivity, Collaboration and Compassion.

Working for CatholicCare Victoria

At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:

A family friendly working environment.

Training and development opportunities.

Salary packaging for eligible staff.

We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.

We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to Apply

For further information and how to apply, visit our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au

Enquiries to: Applicants are encouraged to contact Kate McKernin, Team Leader, Mental Health and Family Wellbeing Support Services on 0434 807 266 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Sunday, 10 August 2025

Applications are required to be submitted via our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au for your application to be considered.

Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children’s check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.

Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.