Job Description

About the role

The Reconnect Practitioner supports young people aged 12–18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by providing early intervention, case management, and family-focused support. The role works closely with young people and their families to strengthen relationships, address challenges such as disengagement, mental health, and conflict, and connect them with education, employment, and community services. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, the practitioner advocates for young people’s goals while ensuring coordinated, safe, and tailored support to help them achieve long-term stability and positive outcomes.

This is a Permanent part-time opportunity based in Geelong within our Family, Community and Disability Program.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, values, and the issues impacting Aboriginal children, young people, and families
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in youth homelessness, family services, or family reunification
• Strong understanding of complex issues affecting young people, including trauma, mental health, and diversity (e.g. LGBTIQA+, disability)
• Experience working with diverse and vulnerable communities
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills

For Seek applicants, the Position Description will be available when you click 'apply'

For more information, please contact: Stevie Jane at Stevie-Jane.McMahon@mackillop.org.au

Our offer:

• Competitive Hourly Rate in the SCHADS Award Level 5, dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
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You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.