Location: Wodonga or Wangaratta

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (0.8 FTE)

Flexibility: Flexible Working Arrangements Available

• Earn between $100,776 to $105,340 pro-rata (based on skills and experience) + Salary Packaging + Super!
• Ongoing In-house training and professional development opportunities!
• 4 weeks Annual leave (pro-rata) + 1 week Health and Wellbeing leave

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

At Upper Murray Family Care Limited (UMFC), we believe every child deserves safety, stability and the opportunity to thrive. We are seeking a passionate, skilled and values-driven Carer Practitioner to join our Care Services team and help recruit, assess, develop and support the foster and kinship carers who make this possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who thrives in relationship-based practice, enjoys balancing assessment and development work, and is committed to strengthening the capacity of carers supporting children and young people in out-of-home care

About the Role

As a Carer Practitioner, you will play a key role in building and sustaining a safe, skilled and resilient foster and kinship carer workforce. You will undertake carer assessments, accreditation and ongoing reviews, deliver pre-accreditation training, and support the induction and development of carers entering the program.

You will ensure practice is compliant with legislative, funding and organisational requirements, maintain accurate documentation and reporting, and contribute to quality assurance activities. The role also supports carer recruitment, engagement and retention through training, support groups and community engagement, while contributing to continuous improvement, practice development and team initiatives. Participation in the Care Services after-hours on-call roster and broader program support is also required.

About You

You are a confident, compassionate and highly organised practitioner who brings both professional expertise and strong relational capability.

You will ideally have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Community Welfare, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience in foster care, kinship care, out-of-home care, child protection or related family services.
• Strong understanding of trauma, attachment, child development and the out-of-home care sector.
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex assessments, interviews and sensitive conversations.
• Excellent report writing, analytical and evidence-based assessment skills.
• Experience delivering education, training or group facilitation.
• The ability to build strong relationships with carers, families, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and presentation platforms.
• A strong commitment to workplace health, safety, resilience and reflective practice.
• Step by Step accreditation/certification will be highly regarded.

Why Join Upper Murray Family Care Limited?

At UMFC, you will join an organisation committed to:

• Children’s safety and wellbeing
• Evidence-informed and relationship-based practice
• Professional development and career progression
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teams
• Meaningful work that strengthens local families and communities

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Carrie Spann, Service Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Practitioner - Care Services - Wodonga / Wangaratta enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description along with a current resume.

The Position Description can be accessed via the "Apply Now" button.

After submitting your resume, you will receive an email with a link to complete the screening questions. These must be completed for your application to progress.

We encourage early applications, as submissions will be reviewed upon receipt.

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

UMFC is a proud Child Safe and inclusive organisation. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, genders and identities.

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!