First Nations Kinship Support Practitioner | Full-time Permanent
2 days ago
First Nations Kinship Support Practitioner
Full-time Permanent
Details: Having regard to recommendations from the Our Booris, Our Way Report, the First Nations Kinship Support Practitioner will enable culturally safe, timely and meaningful access to support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Kinship Carers. The role will promote positive outcomes for children and young people in kinship care, via a mix of practical and emotional support, education, advocacy and systems navigation.
The First Nations Kinship Support Practitioner will be pivotal in frontloading support for new placements, building and maintaining relationships with community partners, and will support culturally safe, transparent and strengths-based practice within the Kinship Team.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
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 available 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.
- CYPP 2 must have at least one (1) year of practical experience working with children, young people and/or their families in a social work/case management role.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related discipline. 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.
- Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Experience and/or a desire to work in a community services environment is essential.
Notes: 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 may be based off application and referee 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.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.
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