Orange Door Practitioner - Bentleigh

Family Life - Building connection, safety and wellbeing. Together.

• Work locally in Bentleigh and make a difference within the Community
• Full Time, Permanent Opportunity
• Level 6 SCHADS Award $115,339.12 pa + generous salary packaging + Super

Be part of an organisation that allows you to prioritise your health and wellbeing within a supportive, people-focused culture.

The Opportunity

The Orange Door Practitioner is a full time, permanent role primarily based in Bentleigh, with requirements to work from other sites if required. The Practitioner will be required to perform Intake and Assessment function identifying risk, safety and wellbeing concerns from varying referral pathways such as Police Reports, Child Protection Referrals, Community Referrals and Client Self referrals, either via the phone or on site. This will ensure that Orange Door Clients are supported and provided with and/or linked into effective and relevant services. The Practitioner will be required to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, inter-agency team, while managing a complex workload.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Undertake intake and assessment in accordance with the Best Interests Framework, MARAM Framework and other relevant practice standards.
• Provide crisis responses, safety planning, service planning and short-term interventions to assist clients to achieve improved safety and wellbeing outcomes.
• Comply with legislative, organisational and program requirements relating to information sharing, privacy, confidentiality, data collection, record keeping and reporting, including the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS).
• Work collaboratively with clients and families in a respectful, culturally responsive and trauma-informed manner, recognising the impact of cultural, social and environmental factors on engagement and outcomes.
• Apply an integrated practice approach by collaborating with Orange Door practitioners, family violence services, Child and Family Services, Victoria Police, Senior Child Protection Practitioners, Aboriginal Practice Leads and other relevant stakeholders to deliver coordinated responses for children and families experiencing complex issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, meetings and collaborative planning processes to support integrated risk assessment, decision-making and coordinated service delivery.
• Provide services through a range of delivery methods, including telephone support, onsite appointments and if required, occasional outreach to clients' homes or community-based settings.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive client records, case notes, assessments and data entry within the Orange Door Client Relationship Management (CRM) system and other required systems.
• Undertake occasional after-hours work as required and approved in accordance with organisational policies and relevant legislation.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and Family Life’s occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures, including attending regular supervision and reflective practice.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and integrated practice by sharing knowledge, practice insights and learnings, and participating in the review, development and implementation of systems, policies, procedures and service delivery approaches.
• Maintain professional accountability and safe practice by recognising the limits of own expertise, seeking advice and consultation when required, and referring clients to specialist practitioners, Practice Leaders or external services as appropriate.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in working with children and families experiencing complex needs and high-risk circumstances, with a demonstrated ability to apply the key practice frameworks outlined in the position description.
• Strong knowledge of family violence drivers, risk assessment, safety planning and the MARAM framework, enabling effective assessment, intervention, and support to enhance the safety and wellbeing of children and families.
• Candidates must hold a Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences (AQF Level 7), meeting the minimum mandatory qualification requirements for family violence practitioners.

Who we are

Family Life is a specialist family services provider that has worked with children, families and communities for more than 50 years. At Family Life, we believe every child deserves to thrive in a safe and healthy family environment. Our vision is to work with clients and partners to create capable communities, strong families and thriving children.

Family Life is known for its innovation, impact and whole-of-community approach.  Our teams are committed to transforming the lives of our clients and communities to build resilience and healthy relationships

What we offer

• A great team culture
• Salary packaging (receive up to an extra $18,500 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid Wellbeing Leave
• Paid Study Leave
• Additional Paid Leave for End of Year Closedown
• Purchased Annual Leave Scheme
• Rostered Day Off Scheme for Eligible Employees
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service for employees

How to Apply 

A full position description is available on our career page: Family Life Careers page.

Please submit your confidential application including a CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria via our Application Portal. 

For further information regarding the position please contact: Millicent Bainbridge, Acting Program Manager, Family Safety and Wellbeing on 0498 003 296

Applications close: 11 September 2026

*We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.  Please apply now to ensure you do not miss out!

All offers of employment are subject to the Family Life Safety Screening process, including a Working with Children Check and Police Records Check.  Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with Family Life.

Family Life values diversity and welcomes applicants who meet the position criteria, irrespective of race and ethnicity, colour, age, gender, gender identity, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

Family Life is a trauma informed organisation and recognises the unique skills, contributions and insights that come from lived experience.

Family Life is a child safe organisation.  We value, respect and listen to children and young people. We are committed to the safety of all children and young people. Family Life supports children to meet their potential and thrive. We do not tolerate neglect, mistreatment or abuse of any kind.