- Leading community services organisation
- Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
- Full Time, Ongoing role
- Dandenong location
About the opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Practitioner to provide expert guidance to the youth residential services program and child and family services programs across Uniting’s southern metropolitan division.
The Principal Practitioner role is a key strategic position that aims to embed a culture of practice excellence. You will work closely with frontline staff and leaders to strengthen practice through a trauma-informed lens, integrating theory and research into case advice and guidance. The role will work closely with the Group Manager South & Youth Residential Services and the Practice Leadership Unit, providing opportunities for peer support, development, and reflection.
About you
You ideally possess postgraduate qualifications in psychology or social work with significant experience working with either children, young people, or families who have histories of complex trauma and social disadvantage, often across generations. You are passionate about collaborating with frontline staff and leaders around complex cases, facilitating opportunities to learn and reflect to create the best possible outcomes for clients.
You have an exceptional understanding of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic care, and an ability to explain that understanding to others. You understand relationships are central to the work we do, and you are not afraid to be imaginative when considering paths to recovery.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:
- Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability by addressing the key/core selection criteria according to the position description)
- Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
Application close on Wednesday 16 November 2022
Get in touch
For more information about the role, please contact Tymur Hussein, Practice Leadership & Development Manager – [email protected]
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.