Organisation : Anglicare Victoria
Location : VIC Regional (Bendigo)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Community Services, Social & Support Work
Sector : Children, Community Support Services, Families, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : 110000 - 116000
Application closing date : 17 Sep, 2025
About the organisation
The Care Hub
The Care Hub is an initiative that brings together a number of organisations to form an integrated team of professionals to support Children and Young People in the areas of Mental Health, AOD, Cultural Connection, Family Work, Community Engagement and Therapeutic Support.
Follow this link for more information about the Hub: https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/careers/loddon-care-hub/
Make it Work:
- You get a salary starting at around $110,776 plus super
- Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
- SCHCADS award level 6.
- Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
- Work from the Care Hub in Bendigo.
- Ongoing position.
- We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
- Access to discounted health insurance as well!
- A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
- Learn from a team around you, support one another and deliver the best outcomes for young people.
- Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
- A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.
What our people say. “We’re a forward-thinking organisation in that we don’t shy away from identifying gaps in services and key pieces of advocacy… Anglicare is one of the leaders in transforming the protection system and the social services sector across Victoria. This is the avenue where you can have the most impact and influence in this sector for systems-level change.”
About the role
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Inspiring leadership supporting individual agency and autonomy
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Rise to the occasion, show up to follow through and make your mark
- integrated team helping support those entering care for the first time
Your role:
You will be joining a collaborative, integrated team of staff helping support those entering care for the first time.
The Key Practitioner within the Care Hub is to undertake assessment, coordinate the care plan including the placement plan and be the one point of contact for the child/ren and young people during their time in the hub. The role will coordinate the multidisciplinary team in coordinating assessment, planning and support children and young people in the hub.
Make your mark:
- Experience managing risk and wellbeing and work within the Best Interest Framework
- An understanding of how trauma can affect the development of young people
- Solid understanding of the Child Protection and Welfare system in Victoria
- Coordination and facilitation of care team meetings and professional meetings with young people, families and other agencies
- Coordinating a multidisciplinary team in assessment, planning and support to children and families
- Development of plans and assessments, report writing, case noting, recording and monitoring compliance
- Monthly statistics
- Provide support to team members and work collaboratively with other teams and agencies ie DFFH, BDAC
Why You'll love working here
Relocation assistance
Gym membership
Health insurance
How to apply
Make a Move:
Apply for the role before midnight on Wednesday 17th September.
To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply and your passion for working with children and young people coming in to care for the first time.
The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Jackie Threlfall on 03 5440 1100 or Jackie.Threlfall@anglicarevic.org.au
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.
Please quote in application: Senior Practitioner via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services, #Families, #Youth_and_Young_People
