Lead Family Worker

• Salary Range Band 6 $95,799 to $104,420 plus 11.5% Super (pro rata)

• Part time Permanent role, 3 days per week

• Located at Bubup Nairm Family Centre with community outreach duties. Some flexible working arrangements possible

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

What’s the role all about 

The Lead Family Worker program is a brief and early intervention program for families with the aim to enhance the wellbeing of caregivers and children to reduce social isolation, challenges accessing services and increase safety. 

Applying a family violence lens the Lead Family Worker proactively builds close relationships with families experiencing vulnerability and community service organisations, empowering families to access services which support safety and wellbeing. 

We are looking for someone with a strengths-based and trauma-informed practice framework, who thrives in a collaborative team environment. This program requires an innovative approach to quality service development and commitment to continuous improvement.

1 x Permanent part time role - 3 days per week

What you might do 

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that children and families can access and maintain engagement with services

• Promote safety of children and families experience violence through domestic and family violence interventions

• Facilitate appropriate referral pathways and funding opportunities available to families.

• Understand the barriers and enablers experienced by families in accessing early years services 

• Communicate and advocate for the evolving needs of children and families experiencing vulnerability accessing children and family services, in line with Council’s Children’s Services Policy.

• Contribute to the Family Support continuous improvement model and evaluation process, including reporting, effective communications, and advocacy opportunities to inform changes to the FYC department strategies and actions that target engagement of families in early years services.   

Who we are looking for 

• Must hold a degree in Social Work or other qualification suitable for practice in the Child and Families sector 

• Significant experience or knowledge of Perinatal Mental Health, Parenting support and Domestic and Family Violence sector

• Demonstrated experience utilising best practice models in relation to children and families in the context of vulnerability and trauma

• Able to establish and maintain co-operative working relationships with a variety of agencies and working collaboratively with professionals and external agencies

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.      

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs 

• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation

• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!

• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!  

• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only) 

• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work   

• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents 

• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations 

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

• Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,

• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia                                   

• Sufficient proof of their identity. 

• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.

• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version  

• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).  

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Jenna Berto, Team Leader Family Support Services via phone 0412 901 016

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 4th May 2025

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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