• Parental Leave Replacement - (02.06.2025 to 01.06.2026)
• 64 hours per fortnight

About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community.

This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Medical
• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Support Services

About the role

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

Integrated Family Service offers flexible and responsive assistance to vulnerable families in the Colac Otway and Corangamite Shires. The service promotes the safety of children and supports families to work towards negotiated goals that will improve the safety, health and wellbeing of the family. The program comprises casework, counselling, case management and support to families in their homes and other settings. It is based on a collaborative approach to assist vulnerable families to build on their existing strengths to further develop coping skills. This role may require intake, assessment, and holding work as directed.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in social work or welfare studies or equivalent.
• Current Driver’s Licence and Working with Children Check.
• Experience and skills in providing support and casework to families and children using a variety of intervention skills.
• Expertise in areas of Mental Health or Alcohol and other Drugs or Disability and or Family Violence.
• Experience in child centred family inclusive practice.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly within tight time schedules and in accordance with variable workload demands.
• Ability to relate and communicate comfortably with people from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in developing facilitating and working with groups.
• Ability to provide confidential, flexible and responsive support in a variety of settings.
• An understanding of issues related to families at risk.
• A knowledge and understanding of the Child Protection system and Orange Door.
• Willingness to participate in further training and professional development.
• Demonstrated written and verbal skills and computer literacy.

Benefits working with us

Colac Area Health offers the following benefits:

• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
• Active Social Club
• Extensive professional development and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

For further information please contact Mel Crawford on 03 5232 5100

To apply please click 'Apply now.'

A position description is attached.