Strengthening Parent Support Practitioner

• Join a bold and values-led organisation positively impacting the community
• Impactful work strengthening partnership
• SCHADS Level 4 Super Max Term till June 30th 2026 Part-Time (FTE 0.4)

Your new role

The Strengthening Parent Support Program is a Victorian Government initiative that helps parents and carers raising children with disabilities or developmental delays. It offers regular group meetings where parents can connect with others share advice learn about local services and build important skills like speaking up for themselves and their families.

In this key role you will provide one-on-one support meet with parents individually offer helpful information and connect families to other services. You will also run sessions on parenting topics to help parents feel more confident and supported in their role.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of (SCHADS Level 4) super you can also access the following:

• Be part of a team shaping the future of community services
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow
• Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
• Opt in or out of public holidays be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

• Diploma-level qualification in a relevant field or currently completing/willing to undertake a Diploma supported by transferable skills related experience or lived experience (Essential).
• Tertiary qualification in Disability Mental Health Education Social Work Community Services Counselling Allied Health or a related discipline (Highly Desirable).
• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience in navigating or working within the NDIS health education or parent and family service systems (Essential).
• Experience in delivering training workshops or information sessions (Desirable).

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions reach out to Tanya Henderson Manager Integrated Intake and Community Support

on or 0 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. As a child safe organisation employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal a person with disability from a diverse background or LGBTQIA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.