In-Demand Family advocate Jobs in Victoria

Advocate, Independent Mental Health Advocacy
Victorian Government —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $89,029 - $104,924 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
5d
Counsellor Advocate (Adult & Family)
Foundation House —Melbourne VIC
- $105,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Advocate, Independent Mental Health Advocacy
Victoria Legal Aid —Melbourne VIC
- $89,029 - $104,924 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
5d
Intake Advocate, Independent Mental Health Advocacy
Victoria Legal Aid —Geelong VIC
- $89,029 - $104,924 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
5d
Case Worker - Family Violence
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) —Preston VIC
- $92,286 - $99,294 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Case management
- Parental leave
4d
Behaviour Support Practitioner - Hybrid
Aruma —Melbourne VIC
- Up to $18,550 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
1d
Counsellor/Advocate (Social Worker or Psychologist) - SECASA
Monash Health —Dandenong VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
HOLIDAY CASUAL TEAM MEMBER - FACTORIE - AUSTRALIA
Cotton On —Victoria
- Part-time
Quick Apply
9h
Peer Support Worker headspace Malvern
Access Health and Community —Malvern VIC
- Contract
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
8d
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Outer)
Quantum Support Services —Morwell VIC
- $105,577 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Case management
- Social Work
- Employee assistance program
Family Support Worker
Wise Healthcare Pty Ltd —South Morang VIC
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Education
- Social Work
Quick Apply
Family And Carer Peer Support Worker
Mallee Family Care —Mildura VIC
- Up to $15,834 a year
- Part-time
Specialised Family Services - Team Leader
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) —Dandenong VIC
- $115,337 - $120,440 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Parental leave
1d
Teacher Aide - classroom support
Victorian Government —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Teaching
1d
Mental Health Nurse - Koo Wee Rup
Beyond Health Services —Koo-Wee-Rup VIC
- Up to $63.70 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
SPECIALIST ABORIGINAL FAMILY VIOLENCE CASE MANAGER
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative —Mooroopna VIC
- $15,900 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance program
Senior Family Violence Case Manager
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) —Wangaratta VIC
- $105,570 - $110,350 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Social Work
- Parental leave
10d
Educator
G8 Education —Wallan VIC
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Family Services Senior Case Manager
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) —Preston VIC
- $105,570 - $110,350 a year
- Full-time
- Case management
- Organisational skills
- Social Work
- Parental leave
Youth Development & Support Officer
Melton City Council —Melton VIC
- $81,006 - $93,280 a year
- Part-time
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
10d

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Advocate, Independent Mental Health Advocacy

Victorian Government -
Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC

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Job Details

Part-time
$89,029 - $104,924 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Work from home
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Communication skills
Negotiation

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time

Salary: $89,029 - $104,924

Grade: WVR 3.2

Occupation: Community services

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: VG/VLA/LPCJLH/1944811

Join the IMHA team in a role where you will educate and empower people to participate in decisions about their treatment and care.

Part time (0.8 FTE) ongoing position
Salary range: $89,029 - $104,924 plus super
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

About the role
You will provide services to people at risk of or on compulsory treatment orders, assist people to understand and exercise their rights and to enable them to participate in decisions about their treatment, care, and recovery including coaching for self-advocacy and referrals.

Your will be responsible for:

Responding to enquiries from consumers of the program, mental health organisations and services including hospitals, peer support workers, social workers, lawyers, caseworkers and other advocates.
Providing services in person to inpatient units, community settings and via phone and email, with regular travel to designated mental health services across Melbourne.

This role is based at our Sunshine office on Wurundjeri Country.

About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

Strong communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to quickly build trust and rapport with a diverse range of consumers and internal and external stakeholders.
A deep understanding of the challenges impacting Victorians when accessing mental health support services, and an ability to ‘stand up' on behalf of consumers.
A flexible, patient and supportive approach while remaining transparent. You will be a creative problem solver.
Candidates should have experience in one or more areas including community development, consumer advocacy, mental health advocacy, community sector advocacy, social work, mental health service provision or other similar fields.

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.

About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
Hybrid work from home & office model
Generous leave benefits, including:
- Three days paid seasonal leave
- Paid gender affirmation leave
- Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
Discounted annual Myki public transport passes
Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
Free annual flu vaccinations
Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office
Access to our Employee Assista nce Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.

How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the following key selection criteria:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate effectively with consumers from diverse backgrounds, various stakeholders and organisations.
Sound knowledge of and experience in supported decision making and representational advocacy.
Sound knowledge of the issues affecting consumers and the ability to ‘stand up' and champion on behalf of consumers.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Matthew Hope, Senior Advocate on (03) 9093 3777 or [email protected].

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm onSunday 13 September 2026.

Other relevant information
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

Applications close Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

31 August 2026

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