Make a lasting impact by supporting young people and families affected by family violence.

As part of Meli’s Aspire Program, this role provides intensive, trauma-informed case management to young people aged 12–25 and their families. You’ll work to promote safety and stability, disrupt the cycle of violence, and empower young people to build respectful relationships and positive futures. This is a dynamic position for someone passionate about advocacy, collaboration, and creating meaningful change.

About the Role

As a Caseworker – Youth Family Violence Support, you will:

• Deliver trauma-informed, intensive case management to young people and families experiencing family violence, focusing on safety, recovery, and stability.
• Conduct comprehensive MARAM risk assessments and develop tailored care plans that address housing, mental health, and other complex needs.
• Provide targeted psychoeducation to challenge the normalization of violence and promote respectful relationships.
• Build strong partnerships with external agencies and coordinate care teams to ensure holistic, responsive support.

Position Details

• Part-time, fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2026
• 0.8 FTE working 30.4 hours per week
• $101,032 (pro-rata) p/a + Super + Salary Packaging
• To view the position description please visit our careers site

Why Work with Us?

At Mei, 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related behavioral science, Criminology, or a related discipline
• Willing to undertake further training to achieve Mandatory Minimum Qualifications, or meets the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications for Family Violence Practitioners by meeting one of the below:
• Have been employed in the specialist family violence workforce before 1 July 2021 with continuous services (has not had a break from this work for more than 4 years), or
• Brings significant cultural knowledge or lived experience and is working towards a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, or
• Holds at least 5 years of relevant professional experience or hold a related qualification and is working towards a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Experience in the family violence field, demonstrated particularly in provision of case management crisis intervention and/or therapeutic interventions for women and children.

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 11:59 pm, Tuesday, 18 November 2025.

For more information about the position please contact Fiona Millard, Senior Caseworker Youth Homeless Support Program on 0497 701 112.

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. All employment with Meli is subject to reference checks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Check prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

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.

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.