• Portfolio: Fostering Connections
• WorkType: Full time (1.0FTE)/Ongoing (pending continued funding)
• Location: Hybrid work plan - home, Melbourne CBD office with some travel in Victoria

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Centre as Manager, Foster and Kinship Care.

This role provides strategic oversight, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the Fostering Connections program, Victoria’s statewide foster carer recruitment service. Fostering Connections supports foster care agencies through a 24/7 enquiry line, website, sector engagement, campaigns, branding and data reporting to help attract and connect prospective foster carers.

The role will also strengthen the Centre’s policy, project and advocacy capability across foster and kinship care. This includes building the Centre’s authority and influence in promoting the needs of children in home-based care, kinship carers and foster carers, and supporting system improvement through stakeholder engagement, lived experience, evidence and data.

The Manager will work closely with service providers, government, peak bodies and other stakeholders, and will convene key sector networks including the Marketing and Recruitment Network, Foster Care Network and Kinship Care Network.

About the Centre

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare is the leading voice for children and families in Tasmania and Victoria.

We listen to the experiences of children, families and the frontline workers who support them, using their insights to create programs and policy solutions that improve people’s lives. We work with governments and our member organisations to continuously develop our committed workforce to truly meet the needs of those we support.

For over a century, the Centre has committed to keeping children, young people, their families and their carers safe, supported and involved in decisions impacting them. Every child deserves the opportunity to live a great life and grow up in a secure and nurturing environment with strong connections to family, community and culture.

When children and families flourish, so does our whole community.

The Centre cultivates a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to our team members’ health, wellbeing and cultural safety. We believe diversity strengthens our teams, services, and organisations.

We encourage applicants of any background, culture, gender identity, and experience to join us.

Benefits of Working at the Centre

• Up to three days additional leave (pro rata) over Christmas/New Year period
• Family friendly flexible working arrangements
• A flexible hybrid work-from-home arrangement
• Paid parental/carer/study leave
• Individual annual budget for training and professional development
• A supportive and positive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Tax reducing salary packaging (this boosts your income by reducing the amount of tax you pay), with additional Meal/Holiday accommodation benefit

To Apply

If you feel this role is right for you, we welcome your application. Please provide the following via the "Apply Now" button:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter your interest in the role, relevant experience, and how your skills and experience align with the position (including short examples where appropriate).

If you would like to learn more about the role, please reach out to Maddy via email [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Foster and Kinship Care enquiry via EthicalJobs.

This position is being recruited through an expedited process. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may be filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close once a suitable candidate is appointed.

A position description is attached.