Divisional Kinship Engagement Coordinator - Melbourne, Australia - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time / 30 June 2024

Organisation:
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Salary:
$100,494 - $110,886

Occupation:
Community Services

Reference:
VG/DFFH/COPL/

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

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.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

THE ROLE

This position will lead Divisional Kinship Engagement functions as well as supporting complex functions of the Care Support Helpdesk Team.

This position will manage complex negotiation where required between stakeholders and be a key link between the Care Support Helpdesk and other Care Services Teams.

The position supports the work of the Manager, Care Support and Engagement and works closely with Kinship Engagement Teams, Child Protection, Care Services, Out of Home Care Service providers and Peak organisations to support best outcomes for children in statutory care.

Critical accountabilities will include the engagement of stakeholders, providing advice regarding appropriateness of available supports and completion of priority work such as consultations and assessments for Kinship Brokerage.

The Helpdesk Team provides a critical role across all four Areas in undertaking care support activities for children in all care types with a focus of children entering care, to improve the consistency and timeliness of information, supports and document sharing, particularly critical identity documents for children in care such as birth certificates and Medicare cards.

A dedicated phone line operates in each division as a contact point to assist carers to navigate care processes and assist in identifying placement vulnerabilities and escalate issues/concerns on behalf of carers to the most appropriate program/services.

This position is part of the roster for the phone line and where appropriate work will be directed to the helpdesk team.

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

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.