Kinship Engagement Coordinator
Kinship Engagement Coordinator
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ 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)
Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
Job Function: | Community Services |
Classification: | CYF5 |
Work Location: | Melbourne - Southern Metro |
Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/700308 |
Closing Date: | 17-Nov-2024 |
Salary Range: | $115,357 - $132,764 |
Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2025 |
Attachments: | CYF5 Kinship Engagement Coorindator, DFFH.COPL.700308 PD, Oct 24.docx (Word, 132KB) |
Contact: | Kate Zimmer, Team Leader Kinship Engagement 0448 743 105 / kate.zimmer@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
Kinship Engagement Coordinator
The Kinship Engagement Coordinator works under the model of kinship care 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 will work closely with Child Protection to support the case plan goals.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Forge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
- Provide advice and professional expertise to key internal and external stakeholders in areas of responsibility including critical policy, funding, and program development.
- Contribute to service development and implementation of new initiatives and policy.
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.
Job details
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Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
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Job Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/700308 |
Location: | Melbourne - Southern Metro |
Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
Job Function: | Community Services |
Classification: | CYF5 |
Salary Range: | $115,357 - $132,764 |
Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2025 |
Date posted: | 31-Oct-2024 |
Application Close Date: | 17-Nov-2024 |
Attachments: | CYF5 Kinship Engagement Coorindator, DFFH.COPL.700308 PD, Oct 24.docx (Word, 132KB) |
Contact: |
Kate Zimmer, Team Leader Kinship Engagement
0448 743 105 / kate.zimmer@dffh.vic.gov.au
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