At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable families and children through evidence-informed practices and collaborative approaches.
- Company: OzChild, a leading organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, and a unique culture promoting diversity and inclusivity.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a supportive team environment focused on professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or related field; experience with vulnerable populations.
The predicted salary is between 90600 - 110000 $ per year.
Join an organisation that achieves real outcomes for children, young people and their families. At OzChild we are on a journey to discover and apply new approaches and best practices to achieve better outcomes for vulnerable Australians through the programs and services we deliver. This is achieved through collaboration. We provide solutions that improve outcomes for our clients. Our approach is strategic and agile as well as being systemic and forward-thinking.
OzChild is seeking a passionate and experienced Restoring Families Practitioner to join our team on a part-time basis (4 days per week). In this role, you will deliver intensive, evidence-informed support to children, young people, and families experiencing complex needs. You will work collaboratively with families, Child Protection, and community partners to strengthen safety, improve family functioning, and support sustainable change. Your practice will be grounded in strengths-based, relational, trauma-informed, and culturally safe approaches, ensuring families are supported in a respectful and empowering way.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver intensive, child-focused and family-centred casework in line with legislative and program requirements.
- Work directly with children and young people in meaningful, age-appropriate, culturally safe ways.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, planning, intervention, and review processes with families and stakeholders.
- Respond to referrals within required timeframes, including urgent and high-risk situations.
- Apply evidence-informed approaches including Safe & Together, MARAM, Motivational Interviewing, and relational practice.
- Maintain accurate and timely case records within required timeframes.
- Use flexible funding to support family-identified goals and reduce barriers to engagement.
- Participate in care team meetings, supervision, and reflective practice.
- Collaborate with Child Protection and community services for coordinated responses.
- Work flexibly between 8:00am-8:00pm across your 4 working days to meet family needs.
- Support culturally safe practice, including partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
About You
You are a skilled practitioner who thrives in complex environments and is committed to improving outcomes for children and families. You will bring:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or related discipline.
- Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and families.
- Strong understanding of child safety, risk assessment, and case practice.
- Ability to engage families using strengths-based and culturally responsive approaches.
- Excellent communication, engagement, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working collaboratively with Child Protection and community services.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of families and service delivery.
Requirements
- Working with Children Check.
- National Police Check (and International if required).
- Current Driver’s Licence and access to reliable transport.
- Completion of mandatory training upon commencement.
What OzChild has to offer
- Full Time Permanent role.
- Salary Packaging $15,900 plus the ability to package $2,650 meals and entertainment.
- SCHADS 5 $100,776.00 pro rata to 4 days plus super.
- Ex Gratia days Easter & Christmas.
- A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values.
- A collaborative and cohesive working culture with informal video check in to help you stay connected to the team.
OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. OzChild is committed to providing a recruitment process which embeds the values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and commit to making reasonable adjustments where necessary to ensure all individuals have equal opportunity to fully participate in the process. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of diverse gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural and religious backgrounds to apply. OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved. OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.
Position Description available upon request.
Restoring Families Practitioner employer: Ozchild
OzChild is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. With a strong focus on professional development, a supportive team culture, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles. Located in Dandenong, this organisation offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a collaborative environment that fosters meaningful work and lasting change.
