Practitioner, Children's Contact Service

Practitioner, Children's Contact Service

• 75 hours per fortnight, maximum term contract to 30 June 2028

• Bendigo

• days and hours of work include Tuesday to Friday, 10:30am to 6:30pm and Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pmHours include Thursday, 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.

About the Position

The Children’s Contact Service is funded by the Federal Attorney-General’s department and enables children to have safe contact with a parent who they do not live with including supervised time where there are perceived or actual risks to children or a safe and neutral transfer between parents where there is high conflict in the separated parents’ relationship. The service is child focused and ensures safety of children is at the core of all activities. The service also assists families to transition to self-management of parenting arrangements in line with court orders.

The Practitioner, Children’s Contact Service works within the service to conduct intake and assessment of parents with the goal to facilitate changeovers and supervised visits in accordance with individual client agreements and in line with program guidelines. Children’s Contact Service workers are to be child focused and therefore must be vigilant in ensuring the physical and emotional wellbeing of all parties, in particular the children using the service.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Facilitate the Supervised Visits and Changeovers in accordance with CatholicCare Victoria’s procedures and processes.
• Conduct thorough intake and assessments of parents with a particular focus on safety including screening for Family violence and risks to children’s safety and wellbeing.
• Follow review process to assist families progress towards self-management.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Diploma of Community Service, or degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work (or related discipline).
• Demonstrated experience in working with children, young people and their families in the context of family separation
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of theoretical frameworks and intervention strategies (knowledge of child development, family systems theory, grief & loss are highly desirable)
• Demonstrated skills skills in working in partnership with clients, colleagues and other organisations
• Proven understanding of the impact of family violence including ability to identify and assess at an intermediate level

About CatholicCare Victoria

CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria.  The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person.  Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.

We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.

We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours.  We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.

At CatholicCare Victoria we live our values of Respectfulness, Integrity, Inclusivity, Collaboration and Compassion.

Working for CatholicCare Victoria

At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:

• A family friendly working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Salary packaging for eligible staff.

We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.

We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply.  We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to Apply

For further information and how to apply, visit our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au

Enquiries to:  Applicants are encouraged to contact Sharon Reid, Manager, Parenting Orders Program and Children’s Contact Service on [0411 538 951](tel:0411 538 951) or a confidential discussion.

Applications close:  Sunday, 20 September 2026

Applications are required to be submitted via our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au for your application to be considered.

Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children’s check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.

Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People Team on [03 4344 4798](tel:03 4344 4798).

Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People Team on [03 4344 4798](tel:03 4344 4798).