Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 17-OCT-2025
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/507954OCT
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.
If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs .
THE ROLE
The role of the Senior Package Coordinator contributes to the implementation, coordination and monitoring activities associated with individualised and flexible funding packages to improve outcomes for children in Out of Home Care in line with the Best Interests Practice Framework.
This role will be responsible for planning, coordination and stakeholder engagement to co-design, assess, implement and monitor individualised and targeted supports to meet the needs of individual children, their families and carers, providing flexible and innovative placement prevention and out of home care solutions for children.
The position reports directly to the Team Leader, Flexible Packaging Team.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Undertake and lead active packaging processes for children exiting residential care, and any further client cohorts in scope for flexible funding packages.
Undertake the necessary work involved in preparing and chairing panel presentations for a child and the related follow-up.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication networks across key stakeholders.
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.
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