Practitioner - The Orange Door - Maximum Term Role

wayss is a leading provider of family violence, homelessness and housing services in Melbourne’s south east, supporting women, children and families across Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Casey and Cardinia.

We are seeking a committed Practitioner to join The Orange Door integrated team, supporting individuals and families experiencing family violence and vulnerability.

About The Orange Door

The Orange Door is Victoria’s integrated access point for people experiencing or using family violence, and for families requiring support with child wellbeing.

The Southern Melbourne Area Orange Door services Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia. Practitioners may be required to work across these locations to meet operational needs.

About the role

Reporting to the Integrated Team Leader, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering intake, assessment, risk assessment and safety planning.

Deliver timely, coordinated MARAM‑guided responses to women, children, young people and families, including face‑to‑face and telephone support as part of a duty roster.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and prioritise family violence and child wellbeing risk using MARAM
• Work collaboratively within an integrated, multidisciplinary team
• Participate in integrated planning, case conferencing and reviews
• Support people experiencing or using family violence and families with child wellbeing concerns
• Provide material aid and practical supports
• Maintain accurate records and share information in line with FVISS and privacy requirements
• Participate in supervision, training and professional development

About you

You are a values‑driven practitioner who:

• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team culture
• Demonstrates resilience in high‑demand, trauma‑exposed environments
• Takes accountability for their practice and workload
• Is committed to reflective practice and continuous learning

Essential requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or a related discipline
• Compliance with Family Violence Minimum Qualifications (Rec 209)
• Experience working with family violence, child safety and wellbeing, or people using violence
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk and work within an integrated service model
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Valid Working with Children Check (Employment)
• Successful completion of pre‑employment screening (police and identity checks)

Rec 209 pathways include: degree‑qualified practitioners, those with five years relevant experience, recognised related qualifications, exemption status, or significant cultural knowledge and lived experience.

Why join wayss?

• Maximum Term Contract to 3 September 2027, Full-Time Role
• Location - Across Dandenong, Cardina and Casey Area
• Hybrid Work Option – work from home one day per week
• Salary: $105,577 – $110,359 (SCHADS Level 5)
• Professional Development – grow your career with ongoing training and advancement opportunities
• Inclusive Culture – be part of a diverse, supportive, and Rainbow Tick accredited team
• Innovative Thinking Encouraged – your creativity is valued
• Generous Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 per annum
• Five Weeks Annual Leave – recharge and refresh
• Collaborative Environment – work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about community impact

Ready to Apply?

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.

Applications may close early if a successful candidate is found.

Submit your application including a cover letter addressing the “About You” including essential requirement.

For enquiries, contact Toby Worswick, Manager, The Orange Door at 8764 0717.

wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation.

wayss is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage people with lived experience to apply for roles at wayss. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people. wayss is a proud Rainbow Tick accredited organisation that welcomes everyone across the LGBTIQ community.