Family Services Practitioner

· 67.5 hours per fortnight, maximum term until 30 June 2027

· Melton.

Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.

A brief snapshot about this exciting opportunity:

CatholicCare Victoria is committed to building thriving communities through disrupting the cycle of disadvantage. The Family Services program aims to promote strong families with children who are safe, healthy, resilient and thriving; and parents and caregivers who are supported to create safe and nurturing home environments. Along this continuum of support, the Family Services program provides responsive, flexible and sustainable support to children and families with the intensity that is required at the point when it is needed.

Working as a Family Services Practitioner you will engage with children, young people and parents/caregivers in a child focused, empowering and meaningful way. Using a Relational Approach practitioners work with families to Connect; Understand; Link-Up; Build and Empower; and Create Opportunities and will work closely with other stakeholders and professionals.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

· Using a Care Team Approach, coordinating, facilitating and delivering a rapid, culturally safe, flexible and intensive service to children and their families.

· Developing goals, action plans and safety plans with families through direct work with individuals and groups as appropriate.

· Working closely with the service sector, in particular Community Based Child Protection and the Child Protection program more broadly.

· Conducting assessments in accordance with guidelines and within specified timelines.

If you have the below skills & experience - we would love to hear from you!

· Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare or other relevant tertiary study.

· Demonstrated experience in case management working with vulnerable children and their families.

· Demonstrated experience working in or with Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Child Protection (or similar) highly desirable.

All about CatholicCare Victoria

CatholicCare Victoria (CCV) 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.

CatholicCare Victoria delivers 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. One of our primary areas of investment in addressing homelessness is through our subsidiary CatholicCare Victoria Housing (CCVH) and in partnership with Government we are constructing new homes across Victoria.

CatholicCare Victoria draws 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.

Our employee benefits at CatholicCare Victoria offer:

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.

At CatholicCare Victoria we take inclusion and diversity seriously. We make diversity, equity, and inclusion a part of everything we do. Our team, and those we serve are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage.

Want to work for CCV? Please see below for how to apply!

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

Enquiries to: Applicants are encouraged to contact Mbuto Kasukulu, Team Leader, Family Services on 0418 113 812 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Sunday, 14 September 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 right to work in Australia.

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

Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact The People team on 03 4344 4798.