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We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for a job with us. We also strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. We employ over 500 employees across 24 offices and dozens more outreach sites.

Our team at CatholicCare Victoria delivers excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, homelessness services (crisis, transitional and outreach), and employment and advocacy services.

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Current employment opportunities

• Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Footscray/ Wyndham)
• Family Services Practitioner (Melton)
• Senior Family Services Practitioner (Warrnambool)
• School Pastoral Care Worker (St Arnaud VIC)

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

EFT

45 hours per fortnight, continuing position

Location
Footscray/ Wyndham office

Closing Date
Sunday, 2nd June 2024

Contact
Antoni Devcic | Manager, Family Dispute Resolution Services
T 0427 885 041   |  E people&culture@catholiccarevic.org.au 

The Family Dispute Resolution program aims to assist separating parents and families to reach agreement on parenting arrangements which are in the best interests of children. Property Dispute Resolution assists separating couples to reach an agreement in relation to their property pool, including debt. Both services support separating families to resolve disputes as an alternative to court.

The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner’s role is to provide high quality dispute resolution, including intake, assessment, support, referral advice and mediation to clients of the Shepparton Family Relationship Centre.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Providing information, assistance and undertake sessions with individuals/couples/family members seeking assistance with their relationship and separation issues, including facilitating referrals to the appropriate services and organisations where appropriate
• Undertaking property dispute resolution sessions with separated or separating couples to assist them in reaching an agreement, outside court, about the division of their property pool including debt
• Developing and maintaining a broad understanding of the Family Law Act (1975), amended 2006, and to operate at all times with cognisance of the provisions of the Act

To be considered for this position, applicants require:

• Recognized tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Family Law or related discipline
• Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution, including registration with the Attorney-General’s department
• Relevant training and experience to conduct Property Dispute Resolution or willingness to complete appropriate training 

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Family Services Practitioner

EFT
60 hours per fortnight, maximum-term Parental leave position, until 15 November 2024

Location
Melton

Closing Date
Sunday, 25th May 2024

Contact
Mbuto Kasukulu | Team Leader Family Services
T 0418 113 812  |  E people&culture@catholiccarevic.org.au 

Family Services practitioners engage with children, young people and parents/caregivers in a child focused, empowering and meaningful way. Using a Relational Approach practitioners work with families to Connect; Understand; Link-Up; Build and Empower; and Create Opportunities and will work closely with other stakeholders and professionals.   Practitioners work collaboratively and collectively with service providers. 

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Working with the Best Interest Case Practice Framework provide assessment and time limited case practice interventions that lead to improved outcomes for children which include safety and stability within families.
• Using a Care Team Approach, coordinate, facilitate and deliver a rapid, culturally safe, flexible and intensive service to children and their families.

To be considered for this position, applicants require:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare or other relevant tertiary study
• Demonstrated experience in case management working with vulnerable children and their families.
• Knowledge of relevant theories, intervention approaches and understanding of the causes of family breakdown, child safety and child development. 

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Senior Family Services Practitioner

EFT
75 hours per fortnight, continuing position

SCHCADS Pay Level 5.3

Location

Warrnambool

Closing Date
Sunday, 18th May 2024

Contact
Marcelle Ryan | Team Leader Family Services
T 0409 162 603  |  E people&culture@catholiccarevic.org.au 

Our Senior Family Services Practitioners are responsible for working as lead practitioners by undertaking complex case work. Senior practitioners demonstrate an advanced level of skill and competence in their work due to their experience in working in similar child and family focused roles. 

Using a Relational Approach practitioners will work with families to Connect; Understand; Link-Up; Build and Empower; and Create Opportunities and will work closely with other stakeholders, including Child Protection, to ensure that children can remain in, or return to families safely.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Working with the Best Interest Case Practice Framework and the Response Practice Modules and Elements, provide assessment and time limited case practice interventions that lead to improved outcomes for children which include safety and stability within families.
• Have a mixed case load of more complex case work which includes the Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification Response and Family Services.

To be considered for this position, applicants require:

• Professional qualification in Social Work, Welfare or other relevant tertiary study
• Advanced knowledge and application of relevant theories, intervention approaches and understanding of the causes of family breakdown, child safety and child development.
• Experience working within either the Child Protection or the Family Services sectors, or other service providing direct case work to families and children, as a practitioner or at a senior level.

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School Pastoral Care Worker

EFT
7.5 hours per fortnight, fixed-term position until 24 December 2024

Location

St Arnaud, Wimmera region 

Closing Date
Sunday, 26th May 2024

Contact
Marea Sholly |Team Leader, Schools Unit
T 0409 748 559  |  E people&culture@catholiccarevic.org.au 

The School Pastoral Care Worker is highly involved in the school community and supports the need of parents and staff, identifies and assists in referrals, promotes communication and cooperation between schools and families and ensures a high level of service quality and delivery.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Be available as a listening ear to students, staff and parents referring them on when necessary 
• Working with students, families and staff within the school setting to identify common areas of need
• Promote and enhance communication and cooperation between school and family.

To be considered for this position, applicants require:

• Tertiary qualification(s) in social welfare, social work or other equivalent fields
• Demonstrated experience in the engagement and development of therapeutic relationships with children and their families.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills, including the ability to confidently and concisely communicate with staff at any level of CatholicCare Victoria, allocated Schools and other health and community service organisations.

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How to apply

When applying for a role at CatholicCare Victoria please include:

• a cover letter
• your current resume
• responses to the position's key requirements, if applying for management positions only
• names and contact details of three professional referees

We will consider the suitability of your skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience for the role. If you have been short-listed for the position, we will contact you to ask you to attend an interview. Psychometric and other assessments may also be required.

Only short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

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Offers of employment and commencement in a position at CatholicCare Victoria is conditional upon receipt of a successful Police Record check assessment, an International Police check (if you have lived overseas for 12 months continuously in the past 10 years), and a Working with Children Check. 

CatholicCare Victoria has PBI tax status, and the salary can be packaged to the benefit of the incumbent.

Your details will be held and managed in accordance with the Privacy Act (1998). If your application is unsuccessful, it will not be kept on file with CatholicCare Victoria.