Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 16
Classification - Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement : SC24 SCWork Grade 2, Year 4
Job Category - Family Support Case Worker
Req Id - 5725
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
Colac Corangamite Child and Family Alliance Project Worker
temporary part time 12 months from commencement
16 hours per fortnight
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.
This initial 12 month role will lead the development of a comprehensive data collection and evaluation framework to support the continuous improvement of family support interventions. These interventions are critical in promoting family stability, child well-being, and long-term resilience, particularly among vulnerable families.
While family support services offer significant benefits, their effectiveness can vary depending on implementation methods, available resources, and levels of family engagement. This project will examine existing data collection practices to establish a clear and accurate picture of the interventions currently being delivered and their impact on family outcomes.
The successful candidate will design and implement a robust data framework that enables practitioners to capture, track, and reflect on the effectiveness of their support strategies. The framework will provide practitioners and service leaders with valuable insights into how interventions are contributing to family goals, progress, and long-term outcomes.
Through systematic data analysis, the project will identify trends, best practices, service gaps, and opportunities for improvement, ultimately strengthening service delivery, informing resource allocation, and improving outcomes for families in need.
What's required?
* Relevant tertiary qualification(s) in Social Work or other related discipline at degree level or above.
* Demonstrated experience in leading research, evaluation, or data-informed projects.
* Proven ability to design, implement, and deliver complex projects with multiple stakeholders, preferably within a human services or community setting.
* Strong analytical and data interpretation skill.
* Experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, with the ability to translate findings into meaningful insights and recommendations for practice improvement.
* Knowledge and understanding of family support or related community services.
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.
To apply visit:
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Ruth Hamilton
Email:
Phone:
Application closing date: Thursday 28th August 2025
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.