Band 6 - $99,846 - $108,835perannum (plus super)

Band 6 - $99,846 - $108,835perannum (plus super)

Temporary Full Time (2 positions – ending 30 June 2028)

About us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, GreaterDandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population ofover 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's secondlargest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes atDandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturallydiverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 differentbirthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industriesinclude manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade,wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional characterthat offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellentservice to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We investin the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that isrespectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

Are you ready to be a part of an exciting and transformativejourney in the heart of one of Australia's most culturally diverse and thrivingcommunities? Greater Dandenong City Council is an innovative andforward-thinking organisation, home to Melbourne's second-largest urban centreand a pivotal hub for manufacturing, retail and commerce in the State. GreaterDandenong boasts exceptional character and a vibrant, multicultural populationthat contributes to a rich cultural tapestry.

About the Role

Woking across both Strengthening and Restoring families’streams, Family Support Services provides case management and supports to helpchildren, young people and their families overcome challenges. The primary goalis to promote child safety and stability, as well as build parenting skillsthat help enhance child wellbeing.

The position entails:





- Supportto vulnerable families with children and young people with the focus onthe best interests of the child/ren.
- Workin a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high-quality confidentialservice that conforms to the legal and professional requirements, ensuringthe safety and wellbeing of all families.
- Providecase management to families referred through The Orange Door and ChildProtection across both Strengthening and Restoring families streams
- Provisionof MARAM assessment to vulnerable families and implement safety planning
- Develop,facilitate, and evaluate child specific programs, including middle yearsgroups for vulnerable children to enhance their social, practical, andemotional skills that strengthens their health and wellbeing andconnection to school and community.

Please address the key selection criteriaoutlined in the position description as part of your application.

You may be required to undertake practical testing,work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacityassessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce aclear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a nationalpolice check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’),subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people withcriminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staffthrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as peopleand professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture whichencourages innovation and supports your work and life balance.



There are plentyof opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expandingand diverse organisation.

Our benefits include

- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrificechildcare (where available)
- Flexible workingoptions supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning& development programs including study assistance
- Reward &recognition; programs
- Health initiatives
- Access to our supportand wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club

For more informationabout our benefits, please visit our careers page:Working with Us

Council will consider versatile working arrangementsfor all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applicationsfrom everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanderbackground, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age,ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplaceadjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staffmember.

Council is committedto providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting culturalsafety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerancefor child abuse and harm.

If you require any accessor reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, thenplease do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experiencetruly matters to us.

To apply

To apply for thisposition please complete the online application form including:

- ·A brief cover letter
- ·Your resume
- ·Response to keyselection criteria

You will be requiredto answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selectionprocess also includes the requirement for reference checks

Applications close: 5pm,Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Further information:Sylvia Marov,

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📌 Family Support Practitioner (City of Greater Dandenong)
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