At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead family services, provide expert advice, and mentor team members.
- Company: Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative, dedicated to community impact.
- Benefits: Full-time contract, parental leave backfill, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Join a child-safe environment with a commitment to community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of families and children.
- Qualifications: Experience in family services leadership and strong mentoring skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative – North Geelong VIC
Contract, Full time
Make a real difference to the local community
Full-Time, Fixed – Term 12 Months
Parental Leave backfill
Access to Salary Packaging
The Role
This role plays a pivotal role in contributing to Wathaurong’s family services leadership and providing expert practice advice utilising relevant theoretical frameworks. The Practice Leader is responsible for providing practice leadership, expert advice and mentoring to areas of the Family Services team as directed by the Family Services Manager. In addition, it promotes evidence informed interventions and builds capabilities in the staff teams who work in family services.
Leadership functions will be in accordance with the relevant industrial instruments and regulations and agency policies and procedures ensuring alignment with Wathaurong’s Strategic and Operation plans. The Practice Leader will also work with the Family Services manager to build and maintain effective partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders when required.
Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.
Family Services Practice Lead in Geelong employer: Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the local community. With a strong focus on cultural safety and empowerment, employees in the Journey Walker role benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises personal growth and community connection. Located in North Geelong, the co-operative offers unique opportunities for professional development while ensuring a child-safe environment where all voices are valued.
Contact Details:
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative Recruitment Team
