The Bridge Youth Service acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their on-going cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to The Bridge Youth Service and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at The Bridge Youth Service, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.
The Bridge Youth Service is committed to protecting children and to creating a child safe environment by identifying and reporting signs of abuse.
Family Services Practitioners – Based in Shepparton
Lead Family Practitioner – Putting Families First Program - Based in Shepparton
Student placement
We are dedicated to providing placements for local Students studying Youth Work, Community Service and Social Work.
Our 2025 placements are now full.
The Bridge Youth Service is committed to supporting students looking for a regional placement that involves working with youth.
If you have a passion for helping youth ask your education provider to contact us directly regarding a placement in 2026.
We partner locally with Latrobe University, GoTAFE, the University of Melbourne and Kangan Institute and all placements are co-ordinated directly with the education provider.
Staff insight
Our staff give us some insight on why they find their jobs rewarding
The privilege of being part of a young woman's journey through her pregnancy, birth and parenting, being key in promoting good outcomes for mother and child – something to be proud of.
Supporting and watching young women become empowered.
YOUNG PREGNANT AND PARENTING PROGRAMS TEAM MEMBER
Giving other people the tools and knowledge I have learnt, which allows them to make positive differences within their own lives and the lives of their families. I enjoy this part of my job as it gives young people I'm supporting, skills they can use for the rest of their lives.
YOUTH & FAMILY SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER
Family Services Practitioners – Based in Shepparton
We currently have 0.8-1 EFT positions available for Family Services Practitioners to work within our Family Services Programs based in our Shepparton office. These will be 12-month fixed-term contracts with the possibility of extension depending on funding.
These roles provide a strong case-management response to the underlying areas of concern associated with the family's vulnerability, with the provision of intensive and specialised early parenting support. They aim to strengthen the relationship between the parent/s and their child/ren and assist parents to meet the health, development, safety and wellbeing needs of their infants and young children. The program provides a combination of individual and group, centre/community and home-based interventions and supports.
It is essential that you hold a minimum Diploma level qualification in a relevant field and have experience and knowledge in the youth services field, particularly outreach and case management models.
Please click Family Services Practitioner 2025 to obtain a copy of the position description.
If you would like to apply, please send your Cover Letter, Resume, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria
Please note that applications which fail to address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered and applications will be assessed as they are received with shortlisted applicants being contacted for an interview. This may lead to the position being filled prior to the end date.