Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $122,383 - $140,849
Grade: CYF5
Occupation: Child protection
Location: Various
Reference: VG/DFFH/00577759
THE ROLE
NOTE - WORK LOCATION Dandenong/Morwell (Flexible-Hybrid)
Situated in the Placement Coordination Unit in one of 17 department areas, the Kinship Engagement Worker will play a pivotal role to implement the model of kinship care in Victoria.
The Kinship Engagement Coordinator will work to identify potential kinship carers in a child or young person's network, 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
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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.