Applications close

Sunday, 01 November 2026

Location

Bendigo

.8 FTE

- Bendigo based position with some weekend work required concluding by 8pm.
- 60 hours per fortnight, maximum term contract until 30 June 2028

About the role

At CatholicCare Victoria we’re committed to empowering communities and building strength and resilience, to enable everyone to reach their full potential and live life to the full.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

- Conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments of individual parents, caregivers and children and young people where appropriate including screening of risk issues such as family violence.
- Offering family counselling to parents and their children within the context of family separation.
- If required act as a consultant in Child Inclusive Family Dispute Resolution practice.
- Developing and maintaining a broad understanding of the Family Law Act (1975), amended 2006,



and to operate at all times with a cognisance of the provisions of the Act.

To be considered for this position, applicants require:

- Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work (or related discipline) and eligibility for membership of the A.P.S, A.A.S.W or related skilled association.
- Post graduate studies in couple therapy or family therapy highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience in working with children, young people and families in the context of family separation.
- Proven experience facilitating information sessions and education groups.

Contact

Simon Porter

Team Leader, Parenting Orders Program

Mobile: 0419 106 550

People Team

Email: [email protected]

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📌 Practitioner, Parenting Orders Program (Bendigo)
🏢 CatholicCare Victoria
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