Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/DFFH/ND/743648
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 The Scheduler has a vital role in scheduling the supervision and transportation of children to and from their family contact. All work is undertaken within the framework of Child Protection legislation, practice guidelines and best interest principles. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Referrals: Accept screened Child Protection referrals from the Family Contact and Support Unit (FC&S) Team Manager for cases where a FC&S Case Support Worker is required to facilitate a transport and/or contact between children and their families. Allocate referrals to case support workers, whilst ensuring resources are also booked, such as access rooms, cars etc.Collaboration: Engage well with families, practitioners, teams, agencies, services and the community to effectively facilitate transports and contacts. Be polite and considerate in dealing with others. Demonstrate the ability to engage with professionals in matters relating to transport and access.Business operations: Record information using the appropriate departmental systems (such as the Client Relationship Information System – CRIS). Use IT and web-based applications as required, and in line with departmental guidelines and privacy principles. Seek guidance from the supervisor, team manager and other team members when unsure of appropriate action.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.
Job type: Full time
Job classification: CYF2
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