Family Group Meeting Convenor

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs Full time
Targeted Vacancy
It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.

The primary responsibility of the Family Group Meeting Convenor is to facilitate family group meetings in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999; that is,
- to ensure that family group meetings provide family-based responses to children's protection and care needs, and to ensure an inclusive process of case planning and decision making for the child.
- by drawing on your personal experience and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions and customs to provide high quality, culturally safe and appropriate services to those involved in Family Group Meeting processes;
- contribute to the development of family-led plans at various stages of the department's involvement with children and their families; and have the ability to provide learning and mentoring to help continue building the cultural capability of staff.

Key Duties sand Responsibilities:

  • 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 that may occur within the family group meeting process.
  • Liaise with relevant internal staff and with the Recognised Entity and interpreters where appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate records of 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.
The Queensland Public Service Leadership competencies for Queensland (LCQ) applies to all role profiles within the department.

This role profile is aligned to the Individual Contributor profile of the LCQ and outlines the relevant competencies and corresponding behaviours from the Individual Contributor profile that are the basis of assessment of your suitability for the role.

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
  • Stimulates ideas and innovation
  • Gathers insights and embraces new ideas and practice


 Builds enduring relationships
  • Builds and sustains relationships to enable the customerfocused outcomes
  • Drives accountability and outcomes
  • Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency
  • Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
  • Fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing is promoted and prioritised


 Demonstrates sound governance
  • Maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management

Role specific/technical skills:

  • You are able to recognise and articulate the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and have the capacity to consult and negotiate according to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols in the community you work in. You know about and understand the historical and contemporary issues that impact on both cultures.

Job Ad Reference:
QLD/569367/24

Closing Date:
Tuesday, 25th June 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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