• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Industry Award 2010
• Full Time, Pilot Program Fixed Term (12 months)
• $35.63 per hour plus 9.5% Superannuation
• Access to Salary Packaging

The Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification Response (the Response), has been funded as a pilot by the Department of Health and Human Services. It was co-designed with representatives from the child and family services sector to be implemented in 2020-21 by Victorian registered children and family service providers.

This Response includes an initial intensive intervention phase, delivered through a mobile and integrated approach, followed by a sustained service support phase, aimed at preventing at-risk children entering or re-entering care. The Response will link to, align with, and build on (and not duplicate) existing child and family services within the broader service system, providing an enhanced continuum of care across the state. It will be evaluated and continuously developed to enhance the Family Preservation and Reunification (AFPR) evidence-base for Victorian child and family services (including Child Protection).

The model is an integrated and evidence-based/evidence-informed approach to supporting and problem solving with families and preventing children and young people’s re/entry to out of home care. The team will work as a cohesive whole and report directly to the AFPR Program Manager.

Key Selection Criteria

• Significant work experience in a relevant field which supports an understanding of key child development issues relating to young parents and their families who have complex needs.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and improving child and or parent focussed programs.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop collaborative relationships across professional and organisational boundaries, as well as knowledge of relevant Community Service Organisations, local and State Government (DHHS) and the ability to network with these services.
• Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., systems, strategic and functional) family therapies
• Preferred sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal history, values, the stolen generation, practices, and culture
• Have an awareness and knowledge of attachment and trauma theories related to Aboriginal children, young people, and families;
• Demonstrated ability to use this knowledge to guide practice with Aboriginal children, young people and families
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety
• An ability to work flexible hours when required including some evenings and weekends.

For more information about the position, please refer to the position description or contact the Human Resource Team on 03 5442 4947.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.