Family Engagement Officer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Bimberi Residential Services is seeking an experienced, committed and suitably qualified person to permanently fill the Family Engagement Officer role.

This is an identified position in accordance with section 42, _Discrimination Act 1991_ and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

The Family Engagement Officer is designed to assist with the engagement of young people and their families and to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practices and perspectives, in the day-to-day functions across Bimberi Residential Services. The role is also involved in promoting initiatives and developing innovative approaches to meeting client and program needs.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic statutory service response to all children and young people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. They will engage and liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders including young people, their families, community agencies, government services, legal representatives, courts and tribunals. The suitable applicant will also have experience in working with families and stakeholders and a desire to work within a management team that is committed to providing positive outcomes for young people.

The role is focussed on delivering the best possible outcomes for children and young people through responsive client services underpinned by trauma informed best practice. The Family Engagement Officer will support the provision of quality care, support and welfare services, developmental and rehabilitation programs for clients, provide leadership and promote a commitment to the delivery of services and support systems for residents.

Bimberi Residential Services focuses on delivering child-centred, evidence-based and developmentally appropriate, human rights compliant support to children, young people and their families. It is comprised of Bimberi Youth Justice Centre (BYJC) and Bimberi Community Residential Services (BCRS) (including Narrabundah House Indigenous Supported Residential Facility and Franklin House).

BYJC is a human rights compliant youth detention facility. The Centre provides safe and secure accommodation for young people between the ages of ten and 21 years, who are remanded in custody or sentenced by the ACT Children's or Supreme Courts.

BCRS provides supported accommodation to young men, aged between 15 and 18 years old. Both facilities operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Family Engagement Officer will be required to work Monday to Friday standard business hours.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:This is an identified position and only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This is consistent with Division 3.2, Section 27 of the _Public Sector Management Act._ You may be required to provide a Confirmation of Aboriginality before appointment to this position.

Essential experience and requirements:

- Possession of a current driver’s licence.
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to attend training.
- _ Working With Vulnerable People (Background Checking) ACT 2011_ will be required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registrations refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

Desirable qualifications and experience:

- Qualification in the behavioural sciences, social work or related disciplines are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated outcomes and previous experience in this area will be highly regarded.

**Note**:An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
- Supporting statement addressing each of the criteria should be limited to 400 words per criteria outlining your Knowledge, Experience, Professional/Technical Skills and Behavioural Capabilities in carrying out the duties outlined in the Position Description.
- Names and contact details of at least two referees, including your most recent/current supervisor or manager.
- Current curriculum vitae must also be included.



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