Support children and families to thrive. Prevention and early intervention practice. Full-time role across Wyndham & Brimbank. Inclusive, values-led NFP team.

Salary: SCHADS Level 5 - Part-time (0.8FTE) + super + NFP salary packaging

About Drummond Street Services

Drummond Street Services is a not-for-profit, non-denominational agency with over 130 years of delivering innovative services that strengthen families and communities across Victoria. We provide family services, mental health and wellbeing support, relationship counselling, parenting programs, and specialist services that reflect the diversity of the communities we work alongside.

People enjoy working at Drummond Street because the work is meaningful, collaborative, and focused on creating positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. Our practice is evidence-informed, trauma-informed, and grounded in social justice and inclusion.

About the Role

Join our Western Family Services team as a Child and Family Practitioner supporting families across Wyndham and Brimbank. Reporting to the Senior Practitioner, you will deliver prevention and early intervention services through the Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS), Family and Relationship Services (FaRS), and Family Law Services (FLS).

Using a whole-of-family approach, you will provide counselling, case work, group programs, and community education to support children, young people, and families experiencing challenges that may impact mental health and wellbeing.

Duties

• Provide centre-based and outreach support that strengthens protective factors for children, young people, and families
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop family-centred support plans
• Deliver evidence-informed counselling, case work, and early intervention support
• Facilitate therapeutic and educational groups, seminars, and parenting programs
• Develop and deliver training and community education to stakeholders and partner organisations

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related discipline
• Experience working within the family services, mental health, or community services sector
• Knowledge and application of therapeutic approaches for children, young people, adults, couples, and families
• Strong assessment, case management, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated commitment to affirming practice with First Nations people, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people of colour, and public housing residents
• Ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and maintain professional boundaries

Please review the position description, which outlines the full list of responsibilities and key selection criteria

Culture

People enjoy working in our Western Family Services team because the work is varied, community-focused, and centred on strengthening family wellbeing. We value reflective practice, collaboration, and innovation, creating an environment where practitioners are supported to do their best work.

We are an intersectional organisation committed to equity and inclusion. Our employment policy actively prioritises First Nations people, people of colour, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability, and public housing residents because lived experience strengthens our practice and better reflects the communities we serve.

Benefits

• SCHADS Level 5 salary + superannuation
• NFP salary packaging — up to $15,900 tax-free per year
• Part-time position across Wyndham and Brimbank – contract till 30 June 2027, with option of extension subject to funding
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
• Supportive team culture with reflective practice and supervision
• Meaningful work supporting children, young people, and families

How to Apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview and asked to provide evidence of qualifications.

For a confidential discussion, contact Dory Grivas, Team Leader, on 0447 289 910 or [email protected] using the subject line: Child & Family Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Drummond Street Services is committed to child safety in line with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and strictly adheres to the Reportable Conduct Scheme. All staff are required to hold a current Working with Children Check and complete a National Police Check.

A position description is attached.