Senior Practitioner – Targeted Care Packages

Join Meli's Care Services team and play a pivotal role in strengthening outcomes for children and young people in care.

As a senior practice leader, you'll help drive high-quality, trauma-informed service delivery, provide expert guidance to practitioners, and contribute to continuous improvement across our Targeted Care Packages program. This is an opportunity to combine direct practice with leadership, working collaboratively with carers, families, stakeholders and colleagues to create safe, stable and nurturing environments where children and young people can thrive.

As a Senior Practitioner - Targeted Care Packages (TCP), you will:

• Provide specialist practice leadership, guidance and secondary consultation to support high-quality, child-centred and culturally safe care services.
• Oversee program compliance, quality assurance and risk management activities to ensure services meet legislative, contractual and organisational requirements.
• Carry a case load while identifying practice, performance and risk trends to inform continuous improvement and strengthen program outcomes.
• Mentor, supervise and support practitioners, while building strong partnerships with carers, DFFH and key stakeholders to promote placement stability and positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Full-time, fixed term position until 26 November 2027
• 1 FTE working 38 hours per week
• $105,834 p/a + Super & Salary Packaging

We value individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles. To succeed in this position, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or another relevant field
• Significant post-qualification experience in delivering case work and therapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the child protection and Care Services systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders and service providers.

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform to thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes:

• Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven organization that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, enhancing your financial well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working.
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life.

We’re excited to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a résumé and addressing the key selection criteria in the application form. Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 9th September 2026

For more information about the position please contact Kel Delaney, Team Leader Kinship first supports & TCP on 0407 165 ***.

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. All employment with Meli is subject to reference checks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Check prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call and a panel interview. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at ***********@meli.org.au to discuss how we can best support you.

If you’re ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli.