The Orange Door Practitioner - Colac Access Point

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 76 

Classification - Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 

Job Category - Orange Door Barwon Practitioner

Req Id - 5712 

About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Medical
• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Support Services

About the role

The Orange Door Practitioner - Colac Access Point

Parental Leave Replacement until 18/09/2026

Up to full time hours

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

The Barwon Orange Door (BOD) provides integrated intake services to clients seeking assistance with child wellbeing; specialist women’s and men’s family violence; Child Protection and Aboriginal services and is staffed by a range of partner agency staff working in a collaborative and integrated model of practice. Together the BOD provides integrated screening, investigation, triage, assessment and planning for:

1. Vulnerable families in need of support with the care, wellbeing and development of their children including unborns and young people;
2. Women, children and young people experiencing family violence;
3. Perpetrators of family violence. Colac Area Health is a partner agency of

BOD and promotes the Best Interest Principles when assessing the needs of vulnerable children and young people and adheres to the MARAM framework for risk assessment and management of family violence. As a Risk Assessment entity (RAE) and an Information Sharing Entity (ISE) you will be expected to share and request relevant information to promote the safety of all clients within the relevant practice guidelines.

The role will largely be based at the Colac Access Point but also be required to work from the BOD, and will provide a range of services including screening, identification and triage and, assessment and planning work. The practitioner will need to provide their expertise to both child wellbeing and family violence referrals received by the BOD and work in an integrated practice framework, whilst applying a trauma-informed approach that promotes client’s choice and empowerment.

What’s required? 

• A Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification or a willingness to work towards the minimum qualification. https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatoryminimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners
• Experience in working with families and children with complex needs in a confidential, flexible and responsive manner, including providing comprehensive MARAM risk assessment and safety planning
• Ability to work with people from varying socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on integrated and collaborative practice.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant frameworks and legislation related to Family Violence and Child wellbeing including the MARAM Framework, Best Interests Case Practice Model, Family Violence Protection Act (2008); Family Violence and Child Information Sharing Schemes, and, the Children, Youth and Families Act (2005).
• Demonstrated attention to detail with well-developed administrative and organisational skills to effectively manage high volumes of work and determine priorities whilst maintaining confidentiality and meeting targets and deadlines.
• Confidence in providing effective and appropriate communication with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Computer skills in a Windows and Google Drive environment including: work processing, data collection and entry, internet and email.
• Willingness to participate in further training and professional development.
• Current Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check. 

Benefits working with us

Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;

• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
• Active Social Club
• Extensive professional development and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Ruth Hamilton

Email:  rhamilton@cah.vic.gov.au 

Phone:   52325 100

Application closing date:   Tuesday 2nd September 2025

Position Description  

Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.