About the role: The Carer Recruitment and Development Coordinator is a leadership role within MacKillop's CR&D team. Leading the Carer Recruitment and Development staff, the Carer Recruitment and Development Coordinator will oversee the recruitment (marketing and attraction), pre-accreditation compliance, training, assessment and development of foster care applicants. The Carer Recruitment and Development Coordinator ensures the program delivers high quality services within a trauma informed framework. The Carer Recruitment and Development Coordinator reports to the Victorian State Manager, Carer Recruitment and Development. This is a Ongoing Part Time 34.20 hours per week opportunity based in South Melbourne, VIC within our National Carer Recruitment and Development. The position reports to the Victorian Manager, Carer Recruitment and Development. Key Selection Criteria: To be successful in this role, you will have: A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families An appropriate tertiary qualification in Social Work, Childrens Services, Welfare Services or equivalent Sound professional knowledge and theory base, particularly in the areas of trauma, attachment, therapeutic care. Assessment and training practice also required Demonstrated experience supervising staff and building effective teams Strong verbal and written communication Ability to adhere to deadlines and meeting KPI's while working under pressure (demonstration of exceptional organisational and administration skills) Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application. For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page. For more information, please contact: Tania Ferris at ****** or on Our offer: Generous Salary Packaging - helps increase your take home pay Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees. You must have a: Valid and current Driver's Licence; Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop); Valid Employee Working with Children Check; Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application. Our Commitment: MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age. It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
