Community Connector Restoring Families - Child and Family Services

Location: Wodonga or Wangaratta

Employment Type: Fixed-term Opportunity, Part-time (0.8 FTE)

Classification: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Service Award, Level 5

• Earn between $105,577 - $110,359 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

Child and Family Services has an exciting opportunity to join our Restoring Families team as a Community Connector Practitioner. This is a Fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2027.

This role provides a unique opportunity to work alongside young people, families, and communities experiencing challenges associated with adolescent violence in the home. The Community Connector Practitioner will play a key role in strengthening community understanding and capability to respond to adolescent wellbeing, emotional regulation, trauma, and family relationships.

Through direct support, collaboration with practitioners, and meaningful community engagement, you will contribute to creating safer homes, strengthening family relationships, and building more connected and resilient communities.

About You

We are seeking a passionate practitioner who demonstrates:

• Experience working with adolescents, families, and communities experiencing complex and challenging circumstances.
• Strong knowledge of adolescent development, trauma-informed practice, mental health, and family-centred approaches.
• Excellent facilitation, engagement, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build partnerships across stakeholder and community networks.
• The ability to develop and deliver education, support, and mentoring to diverse audiences.
• A commitment to collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practice.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work or a related discipline.
• Significant experience working within child and family services, including complex case management.
• Demonstrated understanding of child safety, trauma-informed practice, and culturally responsive approaches.

We believe that supporting our practitioners is key to delivering great outcomes for children, young people and families. In return for your expertise and commitment, you will have access to extensive professional development opportunities, quality supervision and ongoing training. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture that encourages learning, growth, and the development of specialist skills, helping you build a rewarding and sustainable career.

If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Tillack, Service Manager, at mtillack@umfc.com.au

The Position Description can be accessed via our Careers page by selecting the relevant vacancy:

https://employmenthero.com/jobs/organisations/upper-murray-family-care/

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A current resume; and
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Screening questions: After submitting your application, you will receive an email containing a link to complete the screening questions. Be sure to complete these questions, as your application cannot progress without them.

We encourage applicants to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as they are received. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview throughout the recruitment process, and the advertisement may close once the position is filled.

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!