Position based in Wodonga

Permanent and Fixed-Term positions available

• Work with a passionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a difference
• Enjoy a competitive salary of $100,776 - $105,340 (pro-rata) plus superannuation
• Generous salary packaging benefits and access to wellbeing and employee support programs.
• Be part of an organisation embracing the Sanctuary Model, a trauma-informed, healing-focused approach to service delivery and workplace culture.

Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC) is seeking a Family Services Practitioner to join our Family Services Team on a Full-time basis.

Join UMFC as a Family Services Practitioner and be part of a transformative, trauma-informed workplace that values both staff and clients. We are proudly implementing the Sanctuary Model, fostering a culture of safety, emotional intelligence, and collaboration. Your journey to making a meaningful impact starts here.

The Role

As our next Family Services Practitioner, you will provide support to children and families referred by The Orange Door using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.

You will provide case coordination, develop and review Child and Family Action Plans, work therapeutically with parents/carers and their children to create meaningful and sustainable change and co-facilitate group work programs. Your responsibilities will include analysing

Best Interests domains, collaborating with other services and stakeholders, maintaining client information and recording databases, completing casework and case closures in a timely manner, and contributing to the delivery and improvement of high-quality services.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• Proven ability to handle complex family situations and apply case management principles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Team-oriented, innovative, motivated, adaptable, and emotionally intelligent.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on families and children in our community, we would love to hear from you.
For more information or a confidential chat, contact Jessica Hogan at [email protected]

Ready to Apply?

Embark on a fulfilling career journey with UMFC! For a copy of the position description, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Services Practitioners - Wodonga enquiry via EthicalJobs.

After submitting your resume, you will receive an email with a link to complete the screening questions. Please ensure you complete the screening questions to progress your application.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt.

All employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and relevant 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.

At UMFC, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a Child Safe and inclusive organisation, welcoming people of all backgrounds.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct comprehensive screening checks.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all genders.

Join a team that reflects and celebrates the community we serve!