Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services jobs in Melbourne VIC
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Child Safe Advisor
Darebin City Council
Melbourne VIC 3004•Full time
~$90k - $120k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Lead Darebin City Council’s Child Safe Framework and drive organisation-wide cultural change
- Influence strategic policy, compliance and risk management outcomes that protect children and young people
- Manage a dedicated Child Safety Project Officer while working across all Council divisions and with key external stakeholders
Posted 15d ago
Family Services Senior Practitioner
Key Assets
Clayton VIC 3168•Full time
~$80k - $90k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.
- Provide early intervention and prevention services to families.
- Develop intensive intervention plans while maintaining collaborative relationships.
Posted today
Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead
Nillumbik Shire Council
Greensborough VIC 3088•Full time
~$111k - $124k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team.
- Oversee the development and implementation of policies and programs for inclusion and child safety.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships to strengthen community participation.


Posted 1d ago
Lead Practitioner Family Services - Strengthening Families
Uniting
Doveton VIC 3177•Full time
~$80k - $95k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Lead family support through evidence-informed, trauma-informed interviews.
- Provide tailored interventions aligned with family needs and therapeutic models.
- Support families with children aged 0-5 through comprehensive assessment and engagement.


Posted 1d ago
Lead Practitioner Family Services - Strengthening Families
Uniting
Croydon VIC 3136•Full time
~$80k - $95k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide community-based support and case management for families.
- Promote child safety and build parenting skills.
- Connect families with community resources and respond to parenting concerns.

Posted 8d ago
Residential Care House Supervisor - Noble Park
Berry Street
Noble Park VIC 3174•Full time
~$97k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide supervision and support to a team of Residential Care Workers.
- Manage daily operations of the Residential House and ensure high-quality care.
- Lead and develop a dedicated team in a therapeutic and trauma-informed environment.
Posted 9d ago
Counsellor Family, Couple and child
Relationships Australia Victoria
Boronia VIC 3155•Part time
~$102k - $109k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide high-quality, culturally sensitive counselling and therapeutic support to children, families, couples, and individuals.
- Deliver counselling to children and parents, addressing parenting concerns, relationship challenges, and family dynamics.
- Work as part of a team of skilled clinicians in a supportive environment.


Posted 9d ago
Orange Door Practitioner
Uniting
Dandenong VIC 3175•Full time
~$70k - $90k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support vulnerable families.
- Conduct assessments and develop Family Action Plans and Safety Plans.
- Advocate and provide support to client families experiencing family violence.

Posted 8d ago
Senior Residential Care Worker - Noble Park
Berry Street
Noble Park VIC 3174•Full time
~$91k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Participate in the day-to-day supervision of children and young people in care.
- Provide support, coaching, and mentoring to a team of Residential Care workers.
- Ensure the rights and interests of young people are protected and supported.


Posted 17d ago
Senior Lead Practitioner Family Services
Uniting
Narre Warren VIC 3805•Full time
~$80k - $100k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Full Time Max Term role until 29 October 2027 (Parental Leave cover)
- Lead a care team of multi-disciplinary support services to create safety for children.
- Provide mentoring, support and guidance to new practitioners in the Restoring Families team.


Posted 17d ago
Lead Practitioner Family Services
Uniting
Werribee VIC 3030•Full time
~$80k - $90k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Deliver family services to support children, young people, and their families.
- Provide evidence-informed interventions aligned with family needs.
- Work within the Strengthening Families stream to offer in-home support.

Posted 2d ago
Case Manager - Intensive Case Management ServicesHybrid
Berry Street
Noble Park VIC 3174•Full time
~$105k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide intensive case management and advocacy support to vulnerable young people.
- Collaborate with families, carers, and community services to empower young people.
- Engage and negotiate effectively to achieve positive life outcomes for clients.

Posted 2d ago
Early Help Practitioner
Kids First Australia
Thomastown VIC 3074•Part time
~$70k - $90k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide brief and group-based support to families with emerging vulnerability.
- Manage a family services caseload, delivering assessments and case planning.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with families and stakeholders.


Posted 18d ago
Advanced Case Manager Foster Care & Recruitment
Uniting
Werribee VIC 3030•Full time
~$70k - $90k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide high-quality case management and support to children and young people in foster care.
- Manage foster care placements ensuring safety and wellbeing of children.
- Support volunteer foster carers and their families.


Expiring in 3d
Youth Early Intervention Officer
Shoalhaven City Council
Melton VIC 3337•Full time
~$98k - $107k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of the Uturn 193 project.
- Develop, implement and evaluate targeted early intervention and crime prevention initiatives.
- Provide generalist youth work support to young people and partner organisations.
Expiring in 3d
Aboriginal Engagement Worker (VAP)
DPV Health
North Melbourne VIC 3051•Full time
~$60k - $80k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide practical assistance to Aboriginal victims of crime.
- Facilitate access to therapeutic support for victims.
- Engage with the criminal justice system on behalf of victims.
Posted 4d ago
Restoring Families Practitioner
Melbourne City Mission
Fitzroy North VIC 3068•Full time
~$70k - $90k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Deliver intensive, therapeutic, trauma-informed support to families in need.
- Conduct child and family risk assessments and develop tailored action plans.
- Provide practical and emotional support while connecting families to resources.
Posted 51d ago
Reconnect Case Worker
Cire Services
Lilydale VIC 3140•Part time
~$60k - $80k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Support disengaged learners to re-engage with education, training, and employment.
- Provide personalised case management and outreach support.
- Collaborate with community partners to help participants overcome barriers.


Posted 12d ago
Lead Practitioner Family Services - Restoring Famillies
Uniting
Heatherton VIC 3202•Full time
~$80k - $95k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Lead a care team providing community-based support and case management for families.
- Utilise evidence-based frameworks to create sustainable change for families.
- Support reunification of children in out-of-home care and preserve children in the family home.


Posted 12d ago
Lead Practitioner Family Services - Strengthening Families
Uniting
Heatherton VIC 3202•Part time
~$70k - $90k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Provide community-based support and case management for children and families.
- Promote child safety and build parenting skills to prevent statutory intervention.
- Coordinate case management with multiple stakeholders and connect families with resources.