Maximum Term Contract opportunity through to 3 September ****
Collaborative Environment
Location - Across Dandenong, Cardina and Casey Area
wayss is a leading provider of family violence, homelessness and housing services in Melbourne's south east, supporting women, children and families across Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Casey and Cardinia.
We are seeking a committed
Practitioner
to join
The
Orange Door
integrated team, supporting individuals and families experiencing family violence and vulnerability.
About The Orange Door
The Orange Door is Victoria's integrated access point for people experiencing or using family violence, and for families requiring support with child wellbeing.
The Southern Melbourne Area Orange Door services
Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia
. Practitioners may be required to work across these locations to meet operational needs.
About the role
Reporting to the Integrated Team Leader, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering intake, assessment, risk assessment and safety planning.
Deliver timely, coordinated MARAM‐guided responses to women, children, young people and families, including face‐to‐face and telephone support as part of a duty roster.
Key responsibilities
Assess and prioritise family violence and child wellbeing risk using MARAM
Work collaboratively within an integrated, multidisciplinary team
Participate in integrated planning, case conferencing and reviews
Support people experiencing or using family violence and families with child wellbeing concerns
Provide material aid and practical supports
Maintain accurate records and share information in line with FVISS and privacy requirements
Participate in supervision, training and professional development
About you
You are a values‐driven practitioner who:
Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team culture
Takes accountability for their practice and workload
Is committed to reflective practice and continuous learning




Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or a related discipline
Compliance with Family Violence Minimum Qualifications (Rec 209)
Experience working with family violence, child safety and wellbeing, or people using violence
Demonstrated ability to assess risk and work within an integrated service model
Current Driver's Licence
Valid Working with Children Check (Employment)
Successful completion of pre‐employment screening (police and identity checks)
Rec 209 pathways include: degree‐qualified practitioners, those with five years relevant experience, recognised related qualifications, exemption status, or significant cultural knowledge and lived experience.
Why join wayss?
Maximum Term Contract to 3 September ****, Full-Time Role
Location - Across Dandenong, Cardina and Casey Area
Hybrid Work Option
– work from home one day per week
Salary:
$105,577 – $110,359 (SCHADS Level 5)
Professional Development
– grow your career with ongoing training and advancement opportunities
Inclusive Culture
– be part of a diverse, supportive, and Rainbow Tick accredited team
Innovative Thinking Encouraged
– your creativity is valued
Generous Salary Packaging
– up to $15,900 per annum
Five Weeks Annual Leave
– recharge and refresh
Team-oriented Environment
– work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about community impact
For enquiries, contact Toby Worswick, Manager, The Orange Door at *********.
wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation. wayss is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage people with lived experience to apply for roles at wayss. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people. wayss is a proud Rainbow Tick accredited organisation that welcomes everyone across the LGBTIQ community.
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📍 Melbourne