An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Dandenong office for a Family Group Conference Convenor to join our team and support meaningful outcomes for children, young people, and families.

The Family Group Conference Convenor works within the Children and Families Alliance, Restoring Families Program, and is an evidence based early and intensive intervention delivered in partnership with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH).

The role is responsible for planning, convening and facilitating Family Group Conferences for children, young people and families experiencing multiple and complex needs. Family Group Conferencing supports families, kin and significant others to participate in family led decision making, with a strong focus on child safety, family strengths, cultural safety and sustainable planning.

The Convenor works collaboratively with children, families, Child Protection, Restoring Families practitioners and community partners to support clear, accountable and measurable agreements that enhance safety, wellbeing and stability.

Skills required

• Demonstrated experience engaging children and families with complex needs.
• Experience facilitating group processes, meetings or conferences involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong skills in engagement, mediation, conflict resolution and facilitation.
• Sound understanding of child protection, family services and legislative responsibilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice, particularly for Aboriginal children, families and communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Competence in using information management systems and digital communication platforms.

Essential requirements

Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or relevant discipline that is recognised in Australia

Desirable

Experience or training in Family Group Conferencing, Family Led Decision Making or restorative Practice

What OzChild has to offer

• Part-Time (3 days per week) 12-month max term position until 30.06.2027
• Salary packaging $15,900 plus $2650 meals & entertainment
• Ex gratia days at Easter and Christmas
• Salary $110,102.72 SCHCADS Level 6 (pro rata - 3 days per week)
  

To discuss the role in detail please call Elizabeth Abdilla - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0499 655 939 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Group Conference Convenor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position Description is attached.

This role will be commencing mid – end of May 2026

Interviews will be conducted immediately so do not hesitate in applying.

How to apply

You can apply for the role today by clicking the APPLY NOW button and sending through your CV with a cover letter addressing our key selection criteria and why you are the best person for this role !

To be successful, you will be required to meet our Safety Screening requirements, and this will include relevant police checks and hold a valid and current WWCC for VIC.

OzChild is committed to providing a recruitment process which embeds the values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and commit to making reasonable adjustments where necessary to ensure all individuals have equal opportunity to fully participate in the process. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of diverse gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural and religious backgrounds to apply.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.