Job Description
π Integrated Family Services (IFS) Practitioner π
Bayswater | 12-Month Contract | SCHADS Level 5 | Full-Time or 0.8 FTE
We are seeking a practitioner with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification to join as an Integrated Family Services (IFS) Practitioner. This role provides intensive case management to children, young people, and families, promoting safety, stability, and wellbeing, and is delivered in a culturally safe, strengths-based way. πΏπ
Successful candidates will receive training and upskilling through a structured program to prepare them for the responsibilities of this role.
π‘ About the Role
12-month contract (full-time preferred; 0.8 FTE considered)
Based in Bayswater, with outreach across the Eastern Metropolitan Region
SCHADS Level 5 - approx. $100k + salary packaging + super
ASAP start preferred
πΌ Key Responsibilities
Deliver case management support to children, young people, and families
Promote safe, stable, and culturally safe family environments
Work collaboratively with families and partner services to achieve positive outcomes
π©βπΌ About You
You will thrive in this role if you have:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification
Experience in case management
Ability to work culturally safely and strengths-based
Experience engaging effectively with families and partner services
π What's on Offer
SCHADS Level 5 pay (Level 5.3 for highly experienced candidates) π°
Make a meaningful impact in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities β¨
Join a supportive, culturally aware team
Training and upskilling provided to prepare you for the responsibilities of the role
If you're ready to step into a rewarding, community-focused role and start ASAP, we want to hear from you! π
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency recognised for outstanding candidate experience across the Social and Community sectors. We partner with leading organisations across Victoria, providing opportunities that align with your skills, values and career goals.
What sets us apart:
- Dedicated consultants specialising in Family Services
- Access to exclusive locum and permanent opportunities
- Support throughout the entire recruitment and onboarding process
- Transparent communication and ongoing career development support
How to Apply
Click "Apply" to submit your CV.
For more information, please contact our Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562
Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and being an equal opportunities employer
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending the organisation's requirements.
*Tradewind considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
