Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $118,818 - $124,884
Grade: CYF5
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: VG/DFFH/687696
THE ROLE
The Senior Disability Practice Adviser is a key support for the division's Principal Disability Practice Adviser (PDPA) in guiding practice, and coordinating and monitoring activities, that support the care of children with complex disability who require additional mainstream supports to sustain their care in the family home, or who are residing outside the family home. The position also plays a lead role in working with Child Protection and Family Services to drive improved outcomes for children with a disability and collaboratively address gaps in disability and mainstream service systems. Prevention of family breakdown is a key function of the role, and will require that the incumbent leads stakeholder discussions, case conferencing and other multidisciplinary meetings in relation to children with complex disability.
The role requires high level stakeholder relationship management, including a strong interface with mainstream services and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), as well as direct engagement with the families of children with a disability.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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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.