At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate family services to strengthen families and improve children's wellbeing.
- Company: Mallee Family Care, a community-focused agency since 1979.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, professional development, and flexible work arrangements.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for growth and diverse applicants encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in need.
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field; experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 95589 - 113619 $ per year.
Established in 1979, Mallee Family Care is a place-based agency delivering 70+ programs and services to meet the diverse needs of our community, across a catchment area of more than 160,000 km². If you're passionate about improving outcomes in the lives of children, families and individuals, and in building stronger communities, we would like to hear from you.
Mallee Family Care supports professional development and offers generous salary packaging and paid placements where appropriate. We are committed to building an organisation that reflects the diversity of the communities we support. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we invite applications from people of all walks of life. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), LGBTQIA+, and people living with a disability are encouraged to apply for our roles.
Position Objectives:
- Family Services Programs are delivered through a range of tailored services to strengthen families and improve the wellbeing of children, which can include individual, family and group work.
- These programs aim to increase the capacity of parents to better meet the needs of their children, leading to better opportunities and outcomes for children.
- Family Services promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by supporting and empowering families using strength-focused approaches.
- Restoring Families is for children and young people from pre-birth up to the age of 18, and their families, experiencing multiple, complex needs, and who are at elevated risk of pervasive, lifelong harm to their safety, development and wellbeing.
- Restoring Families seeks to connect children to intensive, integrated support as early as possible in their involvement with statutory services.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist, Community Services or related behavioural sciences at degree level with relevant experience; or associate diploma level with substantial experience in the relevant service stream, or less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level.
- A current drivers licence, a willingness to travel and preparedness to be accommodated overnight when required.
For you to be considered for this role, all applications must be submitted with a Cover Letter, Resume and the Key Selection Criteria addressed, which can be found in the position description.
For more information regarding this position please contact Maree Fullgrabe - Human Resource Manager on 5023 5966.
Restoring Families Coordinator employer: Mallee Family Care
Mallee Family Care offers a supportive work environment focused on professional development and community impact. Employees benefit from generous salary packaging and opportunities for paid placements, fostering a culture of growth and inclusivity. The organization is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those living with disabilities.
