Kinship Engagement Coordinator, Kinship Engagement Team
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .
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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)
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | CYF5 |
| Work Location: | Morwell - Inner Gippsland area |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/523958 |
| Closing Date: | 25-Sep-2023 |
| Salary Range: | $110,888-$127,621 |
| Job Duration: | Until 30/06/2024 |
| Attachments: | CYF-5, Kinship Engagement Coordinator, DFFH.COPL.523958, PD Sept 23 .docx (Word, 133KB) |
| PD Preview: | Preview unavailable for this role |
| Contact: | Kate Zimmer – Team Leader Ph: 0448 743 105 |
Position Details
THE ROLE
Kinship Engagement Coordinator
Situated in the Placement Coordination Unit in one of 17 department areas, this innovative fixed term position will drive positive changes and enhance the life outcomes for children and young people across each of the Department of Health and Human Services' areas. The Kinship Engagement Coordinator will work under the new model of kinship care, rolled out across Victoria in March 2018, in the early identification of potential kinship carers in a child or young person's network and supervising staff providing ongoing kinship placement support. The Kinship Engagement Coordinator and the Kinship Engagement Worker will work closely with Child Protection to support the case plan goals.
Please open the position description to read more.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.
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.
