Kinship Engagement Worker

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

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

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs).

THE ROLE

The Divisional Kinship Engagement Worker will support the ongoing success of the Kinship model in the West Division, assist in promoting placement quality and stability by being a key contact point for Child Protection Practitioners and Contracted Case Managers. The Divisional Kinship Engagement Worker will also undertake priority tasks as determined by the manager.

Critical accountabilities will include the engagement of stakeholders, providing advice regarding appropriateness of available supports and completion of priority work.

The successful applicant will be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, be organised, relationships‑focused, solution‑focused, and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills including advocacy and negotiation skills, be innovative, and collaborative.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Support the work of the Manager Care Support and Engagement as they lead and drive the implementation and ongoing operation of the model.

- Provide advice and professional expertise to key internal and external stakeholders in areas of responsibility including critical tasks, policy advice, funding, and program development.

- Prepare and present, or contribute to, comprehensive reports, briefs, submissions, and correspondence on a range of matters.

REQUIREMENTS

Please open the position description to read more.

This role requires a Working with Children Check. Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check. For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants must 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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5 NOVEMBER 2025 UP TO 11:59PM

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