Child & Family Practitioner ( x 2 positions)

Drummond Street Services – Hoppers Crossing VIC

Support childrenand families to thrive | Prevention and early intervention practice | Part-time(2 x 0.8FTE) based in the Western Region | Inclusive, values-led NFP team

Salary: SCHADS Level 5 | Part-time + super +NFP salary packaging

Contract: Fixedterm to 30 June 2027, with option of extension subject to funding

About DrummondStreet Services

DrummondStreet Services is a not-for-profit, non-denominational agency with over 130years of delivering innovative services that strengthen families andcommunities across Victoria. We provide family services, mental health andwellbeing support, relationship counselling, parenting programs, and specialistservices that reflect the diversity of the communities we work alongside.

We arecommitted to creating meaningful change through evidence-informed andtrauma-informed practice. Our work is grounded in social justice and inclusion,supporting our teams to deliver services that are responsive to the needs ofchildren, young people, individuals, families, and communities.

About the Role

Join ourWestern Family Services team and support children, young people and familiesexperiencing challenges affecting their mental health, relationships andwellbeing.

Based across Brimbank and Wyndham, this role involves travelbetween sites and outreach to clients, with flexibility to work across other DSlocations as service needs change. This may include a potential future locationin Cobblebank.

Reportingto the Western Family Services Team Leader, you’ll use a whole-of-familyapproach to deliver counselling, case work, outreach and group programs. Yourwork will focus on prevention and early intervention, helping families build ontheir strengths and develop protective factors.

The roleworks across our Family Mental Health Support Service, Family and RelationshipServices, and Family Law Counselling Services.



You’ll also support individualsand couples and collaborate with community partners to connect people withcoordinated support.

Duties

- Providecentre-based and outreach support that strengthens protective factors forchildren, young people, and families.
- Conductpsychosocial assessments and develop family-centred support plans.
- Deliverevidence-informed counselling, case work, and early intervention support toindividuals, couples, children, young people, and families.
- Facilitatetherapeutic and educational groups, parenting programs, and seminars.
- Develop anddeliver training and community education to community members, partnerorganisations, and the broader sector.
- Build andmaintain collaborative relationships with partner organisations to strengthencommunity engagement and integrated service delivery.

Skills &Experience;

- Tertiaryqualification in Social Work, Family Therapy, Psychology, or a relateddiscipline.
- Experienceworking within the family services, mental health, relationship services, orcommunity services sector.
- Knowledgeand application of therapeutic approaches for children, young people, adults,couples, and families.
- Strongassessment, counselling, case management, communication, andrelationship-building skills.
- Demonstratedcommitment to working collaboratively with diverse children, young people,families, and communities.
- Ability tomanage competing priorities while maintaining professional boundaries,reflective practice, and high-quality client outcomes.
- A currentAustralian driver’s licence is an essential requirement of this position,



asthe role involves travel between service locations and outreach to clients andcommunity settings.

Pleasereview the Position Description (PD), which outlines the full list ofresponsibilities, required skills and experience profile - www.ds.org.au

Our Culture

We valuereflective practice, innovation, and continuous learning, creating anenvironment where practitioners are supported to deliver high-quality servicesand grow professionally.

We are anintersectional organisation committed to equity and inclusion. First Nationspeople, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability, people of colour and peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds, public housing residents, or people withlived experience are encouraged to apply. We recognise that diverseperspectives strengthen our practice and better reflect the communities weserve.

Why Join DrummondStreet Services

- Salary packaging: Access NFP salary packaging of up to$15,900 each year.
- Practice support: Clinical supervision, reflective practiceand a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Professional growth: Ongoing learning and developmentopportunities.
- Purpose: Work alongside children and families to strengthenwellbeing and relationships.

Applicationsclose at midnight on Sunday 1 November 2026.

Shortlistedapplicants will be contacted for an interview and asked to provide evidence oftheir qualifications.

Our Commitment toChild Safety

DrummondStreet Services is committed to child safety and to creating and maintaining achild safe organisation in line with Victorian Child Protected Standards. The safeguarding and wellbeing of childrenand young people is central to our work.

We havezero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to acting in the bestinterests of children and young people.All staff are required to participate in a thorough recruitment andscreening process, including holding a current Victorian Working with ChildrenCheck and completing a National Police Check.

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📌 Child & Family Practitioner ( x 2 positions) (Melbourne)
🏢 Drummond Street Services
📍 Melbourne