Join Meli's The Geelong Project team and help create
brighter futures for young people and their families.
As an Early Intervention Response Worker, you'll work
directly with schools, students and families to address challenges early,
strengthen protective factors, and support young people to remain engaged in
education, build positive connections, and achieve their goals.
This is a
rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact through early intervention,
outreach and collaborative support.
As an
Early Intervention
Response Worker
, you will:
Deliver early intervention
support, case management and therapeutic responses to young people and families
experiencing risk factors associated with homelessness, offending and school
disengagement.
Engage young people and
their families through assertive outreach, school-based support and
collaborative partnerships with school staff and community services.
Coordinate and participate
in the Australian Index of Adolescent Development (AIAD) screening process to
identify and respond to emerging needs.
Provide secondary
consultation, group programs and practical support to school communities while
maintaining accurate case records and contributing to program data collection.
Position Details
Full-time, fixed term position until 18
September ****
1 FTE working 38 hours per week
$105,834 p/a + Super & Salary Packaging
What We're Looking For
We
value individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles.
To succeed in this position, you will have:
Qualification
or equivalent in Youth, Social Work or Community Welfare (Diploma or higher)
and experience in client services functions.
Experience




in delivering risk and needs assessments, case management, client advocacy, and
therapeutic interventions in line with Best Interests Framework for case practice.
Ability
to form a sound ecological perspective of client circumstances, with minimal
information to rapidly determine required support using the appropriate tools.
Understanding
of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated
commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
Why Work with Us?
At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform
to thrive, grow, and make an impact.
Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
includes:
Supportive
Culture:
Join a values-driven organization that fosters
collaboration and innovation.
Career
Growth:
Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
and clear pathways for progression.
Financial
Benefits:
Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year,
enhancing your financial well-being.
Work-Life
Balance:
Benefit from flexible ways of working.
Employee
Wellbeing:
Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups,
access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and
enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
Diversity
and Inclusion:
Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and




actively supports individuals from all walks of life.
How to Apply
We're excited to hear from you!
Please submit your
application, including a résumé and addressing the key selection criteria in
the application form.
Applications close
11:59pm, Friday 21st August
****
For more information about the position please contact
Colleen
Cartwright, Project Manager, The Geelong Project on ******** ***.
Join Our Commitment
Meli is committed to providing a child-protected environment.
We
have zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children.
Our recruitment practices
reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and
young people in our care.
All employment with Meli is subject to reference
checks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police
check, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Check
prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any
service or undertaking.
Meli is proud to be an equal-chance employer.
We
actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community
members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the
workforce.
Our usual process includes a written application, a phone
call and a panel interview.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment
process, please email us at
******
to discuss
how we can best support you.
Take the Next Step
If you're ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact,
click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli.

📌 Early Intervention Response Worker (Warrnambool)
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📍 Warrnambool