Permanent part time position (3 days per week)
Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
About the opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Duty and Intake Officer to join our Care and Placement Services Program. The role will work closely with the Placement Coordination Unit and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to establish placements for children who are referred to our Care and Placement Services Program operating across Inner and Outer Gippsland.
As a Duty and Intake Officer, you will manage the daily duty system and provide information and assistance to carers, consumers, community members, volunteers and other stakeholders. The role will oversee the timely acceptance of referrals for placement from DFFH and support Case Managers with case allocation, case planning, review and case closure processes. The Duty and Intake Officer will also assist with program administration and reporting requirements.
What's on offer
Join an organisation where we don't just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to receiving a salary commencing at SCHADS Level 3 and superannuation, you'll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.
Paid parental leave (10 weeks) is available for eligible employees.
Receive 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
About you
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant tertiary qualification in community services, social work, welfare work or a related discipline.
You will also have:
Knowledge of the out of home care sector and the resources and services available across the Gippsland region
Demonstrated ability work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals to achieve optimal client outcomes
Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
Excellent communication, organisation and problem solving skills
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest. We'll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we're keen to engage with someone.
If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Allanah Settle – Manager, Care & Placement Services on (03) 5144 7777.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
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