• Full Time

Colac Area Health currently has an opportunity for a Safety and Support Hub Practitioner to join our busy Family and Community Programs team.

The successful applicant will have:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in social work, welfare or related field 
• Experience in the assessment of families with complex needs and family violence
• Knowledge of relevant legislation 
• Ability to provide child focussed, confidential, flexible and responsive support in a variety of settings 
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly in the context of variable daily workload demands
• Experience in crisis management 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Knowledge of and ability to work with people from varying social economic and cultural backgrounds 
• Knowledge of the Child Protection system
• Willingness to participate in further training and professional development 
• Excellent interpersonal written, verbal and computer literacy skills 
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence 

Further information may be obtained by contacting Ruth Payne Manager Family and Community Programs on 5232 5369. 

Applications for the above position should be lodged via the Apply Now button.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Victorian Police Check and complete a Statutory Declaration as per the Aged Care Principles prior to commencement of employment. Some positions will also require a WWC Check.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.