Child Protection Practice Leader (Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making) - Goulburn

THE ROLE

The Practice Leader (Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making (AFDM)) role will work collaboratively with practitioners and teams to strengthen case practice with Aboriginal children and families, in order to provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners. This position is responsible for co-convening Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making meetings for Aboriginal clients to develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of Aboriginal children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes; working in partnership with the community co-convenor and Aboriginal organisations in providing community education, training and consultation for Child Protection and Aboriginal agency staff.

 The Practice Leader (AFLDM) will carry a caseload commensurate with their other duties. The Practice Leader (AFLDM) role will have some case planning responsibilities (in consultation with the Team Manager) and will to be expected to work closely, collaboratively and effectively with Child Protection practitioners at all levels. This role does not involve any formal supervisory responsibilities and is expected to be the first point of contact for AFLDM related issues.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

1. Model Work with children, families, carers, Elders and the community to implement the actions determined through case planning and Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making (co-convened with community convenor) to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, permanency and development of the child, including ensuring completion of Cultural Support Plans where required. Guide, encourage and support children and families while monitoring impacts an outcomes.
2. Identify issues and trends, assess the potential application of developments in the field and develop, propose and apply solutions, new ideas and methods in more complex case plans with a view to promoting continuous improvement in professional practice and the achievement of Child Protection objectives and sustainable outcomes for Aboriginal children and families. Conduct quality audits of case practice using CRIS and contribute to program improvements as required.
3. Provide a highly specialised professional service in the areas of managing highly sensitive cases and incorporating cross agency collaboration and making decisions on intervention strategies and client service delivery. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Aboriginal agencies and community co-convenors.

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WORKING IN RURAL VICTORIA INCENTIVEExternal applicants relocating to a regional area could be eligible for up to $20,500 worth of incentives.  Internal applicants relocating to a regional area could be eligible for up to $15,500 worth of incentives.  If you live and work in an area classified as ‘remote' by the Australian Tax Office, you may also be eligible for additional salary packaging arrangements, such as mortgage interest, rental costs, and residential utilities. 

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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLEThe Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

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