Orange Door Senior Child Wellbeing Practitioner | MacKillop Family Services

MacKillop Family Services is proud to be a key partner in the Brimbank Melton Orange Door network, bringing specialist expertise in child and young person wellbeing, vulnerability, and risk. The Orange Door provides a central access point for children, young people, families, and individuals experiencing family violence, family safety concerns, and wellbeing challenges, ensuring they receive timely support and access to the services they need.

We are seeking a Senior Child Wellbeing Practitioner to join our integrated team at The Orange Door in Sunshine. In addition to engaging directly with clients, this role will play a vital support function within the broader team - contributing insight, sharing knowledge, and collaborating to ensure a cohesive and responsive service for those in need.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

In this role you will:

• Support children, young people and families experiencing family violence, vulnerability and risk.
• Work collaboratively within The Orange Door integrated practice model.
• Be the first point of contact for families seeking support.
• Provide information, advice and referrals to appropriate services.
• Complete initial wellbeing and risk assessments.
• Deliver child-focused and family-centred responses.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for families.
• Contribute to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families.

 Please review PD for further information regarding the role.

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This is a Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week) opportunity based in Sunshine (but may be required to work from Melton office) within our The Orange Door, Family Services program. The position reports to the Orange Door Coordinator.

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 WHAT WE OFFER:

• SCHADS Administration (Level 6) $58.37 - $60.95 – Dependent on qualifications & experience
• More money in your pocket – up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways – Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection – Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

•  Minimum Social work or relevant tertiary qualifications as per Recommendation 209 of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, however those who have been working in Family Violence for at least 5 years will be exempt from these criteria. 
• At least 2 years’ experience in the Child and Family services sector, and experience working with the family violence service stream is preferred.
• Knowledge of issues that children and families face, including those impacted by family violence. Well-developed need, risk and safety assessment skills and high-level engagement skills with vulnerable children and families.
• A demonstrated understanding of, and capability in, working with families from diverse backgrounds.
• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. 

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, please contact: Kris Carrington at kris.carrington@mackillop.org.au or on 03 9680 8475

 You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence.
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

OUR COMMITTMENT:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.