Family Group Meeting Convenor , Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs

It is highly desirable that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19. NOTE: Employees unable to comply with any future mandatory vaccination policy requirements of the Department may be subject to disciplinary action.
The possession of a driver’s licence is a mandatory requirement for this role, as it will involve travel between Child Safety Service Centres. Accepted driver’s licences fall into the following categories:

• “O” (open) or “P2” (provisional green P plate); and
• “C” or “CA” class driver’s licence.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Community Care
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/538503/24
Closing date 31-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Melanie Charman
Contact details Mobile: 0436604603
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The Family Group Meeting Convenor key responsibilities are to:

• Manage and coordinate the Family Group Meeting process including referrals, identifying and coordinating participants, and facilitating meetings.
• Ensure the Family Group Meeting process is facilitated in accordance with legislative principles and requirements.
• Prepare people to participate in Family Group Meetings, including ensuring that all participants have a clear understanding of the purpose of the Family Group Meeting.
• Obtain the views of persons who are unable to attend the Family Group Meeting.
• Manage conflict and emotionally difficult conversations that may occur within the Family Group Meeting process.
• Liaise with relevant internal staff, external participants and interpreters where appropriate.
• Create relevant and culturally appropriate case plans to meet the needs of children/young people and family and maintain accurate records of those case plans and other relevant information in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Enhance the local regional community by actively practicing and promoting excellence in service delivery and public administration and identifying opportunities for improving regional client service Family Group Meeting Convenors exercise specific delegations under relevant legislation (Child Protection Act 1999).

To be successful in this role you will be required to demonstrate capability in the following areas:
Vision Results Accountability

• Makes insightful decisions Makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context.
• Leads strategically Thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system
• Drives accountability and outcomes Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency
• Builds enduring relationships Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes
• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces Fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing is promoted and prioritised
• Pursues continuous growth Pursues opportunities for growthy through agile learning and development of self-awareness

To enable us to assess your application, please include:

• To apply for the role, your application should include something that outlines why you want to do this role and demonstrates your skills and experience to make a difference.
• a current resume containing details of 2 referees. Your referees must be able to attest to your background, knowledge, skills and have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past two years as your manager or supervisor.

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