Location: WSNBM - Auburn, Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Parramatta, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow, Penrith, and St Marys.
Full-time, temporary opportunity with the possibility of extension.
A talent pool will also be created for future PC opportunities.
Grade 9 - $125,693 - $129,228 p.a.
+ superannuation and annual leave loading 35-hour week with flexible work arrangements.
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.
Your role Permanency Coordinators are permanency consultants, advocates, and advisors to DCJ and Permanency Support Program (PSP) Service Provider staff.
They are skilful collaborators, influencers, and negotiators.
They help embed a culture that values and prioritises relational, physical, cultural, and legal permanency for children and young people.
This role is committed to providing better, more responsive, and culturally sensitive programs and services that reflect the perspectives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we serve.
What You'll Do Consultation and review of permanency options for children in statutory out of home care.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support the practice approach of the Aboriginal Case Management Policy.
Communicate respectfully with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in a culturally respectful way.
Use innovative and non-traditional solutions tailored to meet the individual needs of, and drive better outcomes for children, young people and their families by achieving permanency within a set timeframe.
Provide practical (field) permanency support as needed.
What We're Looking For Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience with a minimum of 2 years' experience in working in child protection or out of home care (DCJ or NGO).
Current driver's licence as travel will be required.
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science Welfare or related discipline with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
(Note: It is not essential for candidates applying for Aboriginal targeted roles to have tertiary qualifications.)
Role There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows.
Either will be accepted: Confirmation of Aboriginality form or Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you Live/work, Which Addresses The Three Criteria Listed Below is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks: National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career.
Flexible, autonomous work environment.
Competitive pay and conditions.
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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Applications close - 11:59pm, Monday 3 February 2025 Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Vanessa Fuller-Lewis on ****** If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Peter Luong on ****** Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds.
This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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