Description
The Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is seeking a committed and culturally responsive leader to manage the Family Connection and Restoration team.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the implementation of Our Booris, Our Way recommendations.
- Oversee daily operations and support a team of practitioners.
- Provide expert advice on risk, restoration suitability, and case planning.
- Strengthen connections between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care and their families and communities.
- Contribute to policy and practice development in restoration and family connection.
This is a unique opportunity to drive systemic change and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
HCSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position as defined in Section 27 (4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related discipline is essential. Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.
- To be successful for this role (CYPP5) you must have at least five years of demonstrated practical experience working with children, young people and/or their families in a social work/case management role.
- This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Check. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
- Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Driver’s license (C class) is essential.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
A merit pool or merit list may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection method: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how their experience, skills and knowledge will enable them to undertake the role in relation to the ‘What You Require’ capabilities listed on the Position Description.
Please also submit a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.
Contact Officer: Trent Wells (02) 6205 8835 [email protected]