Child Wellbeing – The Orange Door

Full-Time Fixed-Term Contract Negotiated Flexible Working Arrangements Available

Location: Wangaratta or Wodonga

Salary: $100776 $105340 (pro-rata) Super Salary Packaging 5 weeks Recreational Leave

Help keep children safe and families supported through early intervention and integrated responses.

At Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC) we believe in the power of people to create lasting change. We foster a workplace where compassion collaboration and innovation thrive because when our people feel supported our communities benefit.

We are seeking a dedicated Child Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Child Wellbeing Team within The Orange Door. This role plays a vital part in providing a safe and welcoming single-entry point for children young people and families experiencing vulnerability supporting early intervention safety and wellbeing. The Orange Door model established following the Royal Commission into Family Violence delivers integrated responses to family violence child safety and wellbeing concerns across Victoria.

About the Role

As a Child Wellbeing Practitioner you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe timely and effective responses to children young people and families. Your role will include intake screening assessment crisis response and referral coordination with a strong focus on collaboration and shared risk management.

Your practice will be guided by the Best Interests Case Practice Model and MARAM Framework ensuring responses are culturally responsive inclusive and trauma-informed. You will also build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholder and ensure accurate and timely case recording in line with UMFC and Orange Door requirements.

About You

You are a passionate and skilled practitioner who is committed to improving outcomes for children and families. To be successful in this role you will hold a Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent qualification in line with the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications for Specialist Family Violence Response Roles. (see:

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated proficiency in family violence risk assessment and management aligned with the MARAM framework.
• Experience in screening triage assessment and planning including complex risk assessment and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of child development trauma and attachment frameworks and their practical application.
• A deep understanding of Aboriginal societies and cultures with commitment to ongoing learning and cultural respect.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation including the Children Youth and Families Act 2005 Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and Child Safe Standards.
• Excellent administrative and record-keeping skills with a focus on compliance and attention to detail.

If you are ready to make a difference and grow in a role with purpose we would love to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Maria Garvey (Service Manager) at .

If you would like a copy of the position description please email

After submitting your resume you will receive an email with a link to complete the screening questions. Applications cannot progress without the completion of these questions.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt.

All employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and relevant Employee Working with Childrens Check.

At UMFC child safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a Child Safe and inclusive organisation welcoming people of all backgrounds.

As part of our recruitment process we conduct comprehensive screening checks.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally diverse communities individuals with disabilities and people of all genders.

Join a team that reflects and celebrates the community we serve!