Position: Part‑time (9 days per fortnight), Ongoing – Blackburn, VIC

Category: Child, Youth & Families

SCHADS Level 5 + Super + Salary packaging. Increase take‑home pay with access to $15,900 salary packing benefits.

Closing date: Aug 5, 2026.

Your Impact Will Include

- Promoting and responding to stability and wellbeing for children and young people.
- Coordinating and leading case coordination with multiple stakeholders.
- Connecting families with community resources.
- Responding to concerns that impact on parenting such as mental health, alcohol and other drugs or family violence.

Benefits of working at Uniting

- Working in a large values‑led organisation with real community impact.
- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging advantages that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
- Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.




- Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
- Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 weeks for secondary).
- An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.
- Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

Minimum tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline is essential.

You Will Also Have

- Demonstrated ability in child, youth and family welfare.
- Experience with vulnerable families and adolescents.
- Strong knowledge of Best Interests Case Practice Model and CYFA 2005.
- Advanced understanding of child development, trauma and attachment.

For further information, contact Felicity Townsend at or .

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