Family Worker

The Family Services Team works in partnership with families to develop their parenting skills, increase awareness of the health, developmental, and safety needs of their children and improve community connection and family functioning. As a Family Worker, you will be responsible for improving the wellbeing of children by supporting families with In-home casework services and through the provision of parenting groups Temporary part time (parental leave cover) Salary - $97,480.24 per annum pro-rata + super Flexible with days worked across 22.8 hour working week. Training provided At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community. Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in. About Darebin City Council Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life. About the Role Provide case work and case management to families with complex issues including the development of family case plans that are regularly reviewed To organise and coordinate multiple agencies and services for the family, and the development of safety and risk plans where necessary Provide support and assistance to families by drawing on appropriate theoretical concepts and intervention skills paying particular attention to the physical, developmental, educational and safety needs of children. Respond in a timely and flexible manner to referrals for family work from internal and external sources including families, schools, primary care services, mental health, alcohol and drug services and The Orange Door. Knowledge and adherence to the Children, Youth and Families Act, 2005 Highly developed knowledge of the Best Interest framework Highly developed theoretical knowledge of developmental ages and stages of children and adolescents, family dynamics and intergenerational patterns. Skills & Experience Tertiary qualification in Social Work Highly developed intake, casework and assessment skills including relevant risk and needs assessments Knowledge and expertise in areas that significantly impact on family functioning, such as intergenerational abuse, mental health issues, drug and alcohol dependency, trauma and family violence) Experience in assessment of family needs and referral to appropriate internal and/or external services. Excellent case coordination and case management skills dealing with complex families and multiple agencies. Specialised skills in the areas of parent education, child management and parenting strategies. Knowledge and understanding in applying the MARAM with clients. Culture As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options. How to Apply If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter. We are also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Contact Lisa Hardy, Family Services Team Leader on *** for a confidential discussion. Applications close on 27 November 2025 at 11.30pm. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. 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