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Family Services Practitioner

  • Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia, 3875
  • Full time or Part time negotiable
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    • Between $92,279 and $120,437 (pro-rata) per annum, plus superannuation.
    • Generous salary packaging options - pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
    • Fixed term 12 month leave replacement
    • Part time to Full-time negotiable 

    About the company

    Gippsland Lakes Complete Health is one of rural Victoria's largest community health organisations, employing over 500 staff and 300 volunteers to deliver health and support services across East Gippsland.

    Our vision is for our people and communities to live well. We do this by responding to current and emerging needs - delivering innovative services, information and assistance and collaborating with other health providers for greater impact.

    About the role

    This position will work across multiple programs within the family services platform, with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of children and their families.

    The range of programs, funded by Department of Families Fairness & Housing’s (DFFH) include:

    • Early Help
    • Integrated Family Services
    • Family Preservation and Reunification Response
    • Children and Youth Groupwork
    • Other specialist interventions including Family Services Specialist Disability Practitioner and the Children with Complex Disabilities Support Needs Program.

    You will work collaboratively with DFFH Child Protection Unit, universal services and other internal and external services to support clients experiencing vulnerabilities in their parenting journey. The level of support may range from early intervention through to immediate and sustained engagement with services.

    Qualifications & Experience

    • A qualification in Social Work or other equivalent qualification.
    • Experience working in Family Services, Family Violence and/or Child Protection.

    Team Culture

    At GLCH we believe our people are our biggest asset and pride ourselves on a culture that is equitable, encourages open communication and has an emphasis on recognition and career advancement. We welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. People enjoy working at GLCH because we’re supportive, inclusive and collaborative in our approach.

    Other Benefits

    • A large friendly and supportive team environment
    • Flexible working arrangement negotiable
    • Great location in the Gippsland Lakes region, offering beautiful beaches, lakes and an enviable outdoors lifestyle PLUS MORE!

    Please visit https://careers.glch.org.au/ to view a detailed position description.

    Enquiries:

    Amanda Howard– Manager – Family Services

    Ph: 5152 0052

    Email: amandaho@glch.org.au

     To Apply

    Upload your resume and a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role to our recruitment portal:  https://careers.glch.org.au/

    A separate document addressing the Position Requirements is not required.

    Applications close:  Wednesday 14th of October 2026