Strengthen families and create lasting change. Therapeutic parenting and family support role. Community-based work in Wyndham.  Inclusive, values-led NFP team.

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

About the Role

Join our Integrated Family Services team as a Family Practitioner supporting families across the Wyndham area. This part-time (0.8 FTE) role works with parents, carers, and children from pre-birth to 18 years who may be experiencing challenges including poverty, trauma, mental health concerns, substance use, family violence, or involvement with Child Protection.

Using a whole-of-family, developmental approach, you will provide therapeutic parenting support, case management, advocacy, and community-based engagement to strengthen protective factors and improve outcomes for children and families. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will work closely with families to build on strengths, reduce risks, and achieve sustainable change.

Duties

• Provide therapeutic parenting support and interventions that strengthen family functioning and child wellbeing
• Manage a caseload of families, undertaking assessment, planning, and case coordination
• Develop family-centred action plans that prioritise children's safety, health, and wellbeing
• Deliver parenting education, psycho-social support, and skills-based interventions
• Complete risk assessments and work collaboratively with Child Protection and community services

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent
• Minimum three years' experience providing therapeutic parenting support, family support, or parenting education
• Strong understanding of child development, family systems, and the family life cycle
• Experience undertaking assessments, managing risk, and working with complex family needs
• Demonstrated commitment to affirming practice with First Nations people, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people of colour, and public housing residents
• Current driver's licence and ability to travel throughout the Wyndham region

Benefits

• SCHADS Level 5 salary + superannuation
• NFP salary packaging — up to $15,900 tax-free per year
• Part-time position (0.8 FTE) contract till 30 June 2027, with option of extension subject to funding
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Professional development and reflective practice opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting children, young people, and families

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

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 03 9663 6733 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Practitioner - Integrated Family Services Wyndham 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.