Details - Lead Family Care Coordinator

• Part time (.8) FTE
• Located at The Bouverie Centre, Brunswick
• Fixed Term till 30-06-2028
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

This new role, Lead Family Care Coordinator (FCC), is placed in the Family Therapy Clinical Program and is within the context of an exciting new clinical service innovation that provides suitable families with Rapid Access Family Therapy at The Bouverie Centre. 

The Lead Family Care Coordinator will also contribute to various research projects conducted by The Bouverie Centre Research Team, including participant recruitment.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills with experience in managing and leading staff to promote a cohesive and effective team and managing workflows.
• Ability to be responsible for program/system development and implementation.
• Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
• Knowledge of family therapy/systemic approaches and the ability to carry out a ‘systemic’ interview with individuals who are wanting to bring their family for therapy.
• Highly developed problem-solving and decision-making abilities and the capability to make sound ethical decisions
• Well-developed needs, risk, safety and formulation assessment skills

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday the 10^th of August 2025

Position Enquiries:  Martin Pradel - Head of Family Therapy Services

Email:  M.Pradel@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Madeleine Parker –Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description:

 PD - HEO8 Lead Family Care Coordinator 2025 .pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position relating to the Key Selection Criteria  (max 2 pages); and
• An up-to-date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future

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