Child Protection, Scheduler - Geelong, Australia - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

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Geelong, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Geelong

Job type:
Full time / Until 30 June 2024

Organisation:
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Salary:
$69,904 - $85,833

Occupation:
Community Services

Reference:
VG/DFFH/WWD/714321

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

The Scheduler has a vital role in scheduling the supervision and transportation of children to and from their family contact, as required by court orders made by the Children's Court.

All work is undertaken within the framework of Child Protection legislation, practice guidelines and best interest principles

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Accept screened Child Protection referrals from the Family Contact and Support Unit (FC&S) Team Manager for cases where a FC&S Case Support Worker is required to facilitate a transport and/or contact between children and their families, whilst the children are placed in out of home care.
Allocate referrals to case support workers, whilst ensuring resources are also booked, such as access rooms, cars etc.
Receive and facilitate communication between families, child protection practitioners and carers in regard to referrals managed by the unit.

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

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.