• 60 hours per fortnight, continuing position.
• Wyndham Vale
• Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.

A brief snapshot about this exciting opportunity:

At CatholicCare Victoria we’re committed to empowering communities and building strength and resilience, to enable everyone to reach their full potential and live life to the full.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the CatholicCare Victoria (CCV) Parenting Orders Program (POP) Team in Gippsland, based in Pakenham. POP supports separated parents during a challenging life change.

The program works individually, and in a group setting, with clients and aims to reduce parental conflict, improve communication and bring the best interest of the children into consideration. This is important work that can impact on how children experience the separation of their parents.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments of individual parents, caregivers and children and young people where appropriate including screening of risk issues such as family violence.
• Offering family counselling to parents and their children within the context of family separation.
• If required act as a consultant in Child Inclusive Family Dispute Resolution practice.
• Developing and maintaining a broad understanding of the Family Law Act (1975), amended 2006, and to operate at all times with a cognisance of the provisions of the Act.

If you have the below skills & experience - we would love to hear from you!

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work (or related discipline) and eligibility for membership of the A.P.S, A.A.S.W or related professional association.
• Demonstrated experience in working with children, young people and their families in the context of family separation.
• Proven experience facilitating information sessions and education groups.

All about CatholicCare Victoria

CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person. Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.

We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.

We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours. We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.

At CatholicCare Victoria we live our values of Respectfulness, Integrity, Inclusivity, Collaboration and Compassion.

Our employee benefits at CatholicCare Victoria offer:

At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:

• A family friendly working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Salary packaging for eligible staff.

We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.

We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

At CatholicCare Victoria we take inclusion and diversity seriously. We make diversity, equity, and inclusion a part of everything we do. Our team, and those we serve are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage.

For further information and how to apply, visit our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au

Enquiries to: Applicants are encouraged to contact Stephanie Cutri; Team Leader, Parenting Orders Program on 0411 538 951 for a confidential discussion.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Please note that previous applicants need not reapply.

Applications are required to be submitted via our website for your application to be considered.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, please do not delay and submit your application now. Ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and responses to the key requirements found in the position description which is attached to the advertisement on our website.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children’s check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.

Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.

Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.

A position description is attached.