Cyf-5, Aboriginal Cultural Support And Awareness Advisor, Child Protection Unit, Hume Merri-bek

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government Of Victoria, Australia Full time
CYF-5, Aboriginal Cultural Support and Awareness Advisor, Child Protection Unit, Hume Merri-Bek Area (CYF5)

Job posted: 24/05/2024 Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2025 Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and

Housing Occupation:

Community Services Reference:

VG/DFFH/ND/672899 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live asafe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+equality, veterans, women and youth.

The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who aredisadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings acrossmetropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated.

All jobs can beworked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diversebackgrounds and abilities.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as largeprint), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listedon the ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs ) THE ROLE The Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Advisor provides advice to and builds awareness of Child Protection practitioners working with Aboriginal children and engages with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and community services organisations to improve outcomes through progression of self- determination reforms for Aboriginal children, families, and communities.

While the role does not develop cultural plans, it provides important cultural expertise and guidance which supports child protection practitioners with the cultural planning process, and cultural plan compliance.

This crucial role enables Aboriginal children to remain connected to community, build resilience and support them remaining with family.

The role will also focus on area improvement and implementation processes, aligning outcomes to relevant divisional policies and processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Engaging Others Engaging with children, their families and support networks.
Collaborating with other practitioners and services and sharing knowledge.
Delivering Results Problem solving, making informed practice decisions, delivering improvements, and managing budgets to achieve best outcomes.

Leading and Inspiring Providing practice leadership to families and stakeholders, leading and developing colleagues and working to improve the existing systems in the DFFH.

Please open the position description to read more.

COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances.

As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE The 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 All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
Attachments can be uploaded ,.docx,.pdf,.txt 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 ) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
39 jobs are currently listed for Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2025 Job classification: CYF5 Contact:
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