Integrated Practice Leader - The Orange Door

Strengthen the way we support children, families, and individuals across the Barwon community.

In this pivotal role, you’ll bring people together, spark positive change, and champion integrated, evidence‑informed practice at The Orange Door. If you thrive on collaboration, love developing others, and are energised by making a real difference in people’s lives, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and help create a safer, more connected community for all.

About the Role

As an Integrated Practice Leader, you will:

• Lead integrated practice across The Orange Door, partnering with Practice Leaders and the Barwon Orange Door leadership team to resolve complex practice issues, strengthen systems, and embed evidence‑informed approaches.
• Provide secondary consultations, authoritative advice, and reflective practice leadership to support high‑quality, integrated responses to family violence, child wellbeing, and perpetrator interventions.
• Build practitioner capability by identifying learning needs, supporting professional development, coordinating training, and guiding continuous improvement in clinical practice.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance joined‑up service responses and support best‑practice outcomes for vulnerable children, families, and communities.

Position Details

• Part time, fixed term position until 26 February 2027
• 0.6 FTE working 45 hours per fortnight
• $129,526 (pro-rata) p/a + Super + Salary Packaging

What We’re Looking For

We value professionals who bring empathy, expertise, and a commitment to social justice. To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Professional clinical experience and relevant qualification(s) in social work, psychology or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in leading integrated practice within complex service delivery contexts, particularly multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approaches to the provision of services to vulnerable children, families and diverse communities.
• Can work collaboratively to drive practice and cultural change, having a clear concept of the culture required to achieve integrated practice and clinical excellence with capacity to design and deliver innovative practices.
• A strong knowledge and understanding of the drivers/causes of family violence and child and family vulnerability, as well as the child and family services and/or broader social services sector and their fundamental practices and theories.
• Expert knowledge and experience working in social services management roles.
• Ability to develop and manager stakeholder partnerships to build mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Ability to self-manage and systems think: can diagnose trends, obstacles and opportunities in the internal and external environment and use this knowledge to inform practice and systems within the organisation.

Why Work with Us?

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.

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people in our care.

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 recruitment@meli.org.au to discuss how we can best support you.

How to Apply

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 11 March 2026

For more information about the position please contact Rhiannon Wernert, A/Manager - Access and Family Safety on 0491 091 879.

Take the Next Step

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