• Full time | Maximum term to 30 June 2025

About the opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Family Group Conferencing Specialist to join our team and contribute to the Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) Response. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing a rapid, intensive, and evidence-based intervention to prevent at-risk children from entering or re-entering care. Your work will be grounded in a Family Group Conferencing model, fostering family-centered, strengths-oriented, culturally sensitive, and community-based decision-making. The role is responsible for promoting and facilitating this model within the FPR Response and training other practitioners within the organization. It may require travel within Victoria to various Uniting locations.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related tertiary qualification relevant to child and family welfare.

You will also have:

• Proficiency in Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, Child Protection, and relevant legislation.
• Experience in facilitating Family Group Conferences and quality standards.
• Demonstrated supervisory and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly developed communication, administration, and organizational skills, including computer literacy.

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Xanthe Whitney – Family Group Conferencing Coordinator on 03 9704 8377.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.