Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/00378562
Job posted: 29/11/2024
Closes: 15/12/2024
Classification: CYF3
Salary Range: $91,836 - $103,302
Work location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities, and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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THE ROLE This is a great opportunity for someone interested in delivering advanced casework that supports infants and young children being placed with a permanent care family. This position includes assessment and training of families for permanent care, assessing and preparing children for placement, placement of children, and supporting families both before and after legalisation of their placements.
The role supports permanent care parents to provide children with a family experience that promotes emotional wellbeing and enhances children's capacity to form meaningful relationships as adults.
This position offers the successful applicant the opportunity to substantially develop and extend their already highly developed skills and knowledge in a very complex area of work that is not only interesting and diverse but also hugely rewarding.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Provide a quality, timely and effective casework service including:Engaging and supporting the care team when consideration is given to permanent placement planning for a child.Assessment and preparation of children who are referred for permanent placement and assessment of prospective permanent care families.COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing job application system.
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