• Using evidence based practice to enhance outcomes
• Senior level role|part time|fixed term to 22nd June 2027|based at Sunshine
• A model built on practice elements; motivational interviewing goal setting

Your role:

The Future Pathways program is an innovative approach built on practice elements such as motivational interviewing, communication skills building and goal setting to respond to identified needs and achieve real and demonstrable outcomes.

Working collaboratively, the team seek to address key intersectionality issues with families, children and young people (e.g. substance use, mental illness, low income, social isolation) as identified by each regional FPR Response.

In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop safety and intervention plans, deliver family-centred support, and collaborate with Child Protection and community partners to achieve positive outcomes.

Key deliverables:

• The program will equip parents with a greater knowledge about their children’s development.
• Assist in developing parenting strategies they can use to the best meet the development needs.
• The program aims to strengthen parenting capacity to ensure child health, safety and developmental outcomes are being met.

For more specific information about the program, position and key responsibilities, please view the position description attached here: Practitioner PD FS RF FP E AW6 062026 V2.1.

Make your mark:

• Experience working with high needs complex families
• Using a child focused family-centred approach
• Understanding theoretical approaches (i.e., motivational interviewing and social inclusion)
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions
• Experience conducting risk and needs assessments
• The ability to perform work outside of standard office hours to service the needs of clients from time to time

We are looking for a professional with strong risk assessment, case management, communication, and relationship-building skills, as well as a commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally safe practice. If you are passionate about supporting families to create lasting change and thrive in a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply.

What you should know:

• Salary offers start at $115,339 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 6 SCHCADS)
• Office location: Sunshine
• Part time, fixed term to June 22nd 2027, covering parental leave. 4 days per week, 30.4 hours, 0.8.
• Reflective supervision and feedback to support you to develop your skills.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.

What our people say - “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to take the next step:

Click "Apply Now" which will take you to our application portal, create a profile or login and submit your resume with a cover letter. Describe your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families and your motivation to apply.

For further details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Diane James via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Preservation Practitioner - Future Pathways enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement..

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