FPRR Senior Practitioner

Job Description

About the role: The Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) Senior Practitioner will assist the FPR Practice Leader with the leadership of the Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) team. The position will be responsible for contributing to high quality practice through informal and additional supervision, coaching, consultation, support and training for staff and students, the development of the services and quality improvement practices, and the provision of casework in the FPR team. This is a Fixed Term 38 hours per week - 1x EFT until 02/02/2026 opportunity based in Dandenong within our Family Preservation and Reunification Program. The position reports to the Practice Leader. Key Selection Criteria: To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrated and extensive experience and skills in assessment and clinical interventions and family centred practice with vulnerable children, young people and families with complex needs. Sound knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies relating to child welfare and the Best Interests of the Child Practice Model. Highly developed skills in assessing risks, needs and safety for vulnerable children, young people and families. Highly developed interpersonal, communication, written, verbal and computer skills. Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application. For more information, please contact: Jessica Velez at or on 0456 917 957. Our offer: Hourly Rate of $53.84 to $56.22 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 6, dependent on qualification and experience. Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay. Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training. Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Employee Assistance Program - Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists. Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager. Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. You must have a: Valid and current Driver’s Licence; Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop); Valid Employee Working with Children Check; Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application. Our Commitment: MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age. It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr