THE ROLE

The Advanced Package Planner sits within the Division Wide Services Operations of South Division and contributes to the implementation, coordination and monitoring activities associated with individualized and flexible funding packages to improve outcomes for children. This role will be responsible for planning, coordination and stakeholder engagement to co-design, assess, implement and monitor individualized and targeted supports to meet the needs of individual children, their families and carers, providing flexible and innovative placement prevention and out of home care solutions for children.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Undertake and manage active Flexible Package processes for children at risk of entering or within the out of home care system
• Liaise and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the resolution of complex client and placement issues.
• Undertake the necessary work involved in preparing a client panel presentation and the related follow up.

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This role requires a Working with Children Check. 
Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check 
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.