Family Group Meeting Convenor

2 weeks ago


Logan City, Australia Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs Full time

TARGETED VACANCY - This position is an Identified position therefore 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.
Your contribution
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.

**The Family Group Meeting Convenor key responsibilities are**:

- 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, stakeholders 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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
**Job Ad Reference**: QLD/542856/24
**Closing Date**: Monday, 4th March 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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