Family Group Conference Convenor - Restoring Families

Established in 1979, Mallee Family Care is a place-based agency delivering 70+ programs and services to meet the diverse needs of our community, across a catchment area of more than 160,000 km².

If you’re passionate about improving outcomes in the lives of children, families and individuals, and in building stronger communities, we would like to hear from you.

Mallee Family Care supports professional development and offers generous salary packaging and paid placements where appropriate.

We are committed to building an organisation that reflects the diversity of the communities we support.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we invite applications from people of all walks of life. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), LGBTQIA+, and people living with a disability are encouraged to apply for our roles.

Position Objectives 

The Family Group Conference Convenor works within the Children and Families Alliance, Restoring Families Program, and is an evidence based early and intensive intervention delivered in partnership with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH).

The role is responsible for planning, convening and facilitating Family Group Conferences for children, young people and families experiencing multiple and complex needs. Family Group Conferencing supports families, kin and significant others to participate in family led decision making, with a strong focus on child safety, family strengths, cultural safety and sustainable planning.

The Convenor works collaboratively with children, families, Child Protection, Restoring Families practitioners and community partners to support clear, accountable and measurable agreements that enhance safety, wellbeing and stability.

Part Time (21 hours per week) Fixed Term 30 June 2028

This position has a salary range of $95,589 - 113,619​ (pro rata)

Position Description Family Group Conference Convenor – Restoring Families July 26

Qualifications and Experience:

• The person employed will need an appropriate tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline and have experience or training in Family Group Conferencing, Family Led Decision Making or restorative practice.
• A current drivers licence, a willingness to travel and preparedness to be accommodated overnight when required.

For you to be considered for this role, all applications must be submitted with a Cover Letter, Resume and the Key Selection Criteria addressed, which can be found in the position description.

For more information regarding this position please contact Maree Fullgrabe – Human Resource Manager on 5023 5966