Functional Family Therapy Child Welfare Practitioner

Your role:

FFT-CW is an evidenced based model of behaviour change that is therapeutically focussed which aims to provide all family members with skills and knowledge to improve family communication parenting skills and conflict management.

The aim of the program being to improve family communication and dynamics creating positive and nurturing family environments for children and young people who are at risk of being placed in Out of Home Care.

FFT-CW focusses on preventing family breakdown by interrupting negative patterns of behaviour that can lead to escalations within family units.

You can learn more about the model here- Your Mark.

• Working with families in an outreach capacity in home sessions.
• Working with families with complex needs including trauma mental health AOD and family violence.
• Use your positive strength based communication skills to rapidly build relationships and rapport with families.
• Reduce conflict and to increase hope within family environments.
• Identify how family interactions can affect behaviour.
• Recognise and engage with familys formal and informal support networks.
• With our commitment to continual improvement and learning through training and supervision.

Qualifications:

A relevant degree in Social Work Psychology and/or a related degree in behavioural sciences OR applicants with Diploma of Community Services may be considered if they also are able to demonstrate significant experience levels working with families.

Make A Move:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 6 which equates to around $110102 plus super at 12%.
• This is senior level salary offering excellent remuneration.
• Fixed term to 29th December 2026 covering parental leave full time.
• Intensive supervision feedback and training in Functional Family Therapy.
• Based at our office in Bendigo.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program Fitness Passport EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition

What our people say- Ive genuinely never thought about going to another organisation. The opportunities the innovation the commitment to change and working with vulnerable families young people and communities. It sounds really cliche but you come into this work to make a difference and you can do that here. We work really hard to make differences in those spaces.

How to Apply:

Click apply and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children young people and their families delivering arespect based strength based non judgmental relational model such as FFT.

To learn more about the role a full Position Description is available here:Practitioner PD FS FPR FFT-CW E AW6 2024 V1.3 (2).pdf

If you have any questions at all please contact Georgia Thomas via email at or reach out to our recruitment specialist Paul Ridley at or call

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria regardless of age ethnicity cultural background gender sexual orientation religious affiliation and physical ability.