Senior Child Welfare Manager

6 hours ago


Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Kids First Australia Full time
About Kids First Australia

We are a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children and families in Melbourne. Our programs are evidence-based and built on over 125 years of service.

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work within NEMA Orange Door; a multi-agency hub that delivers high quality, safe and effective responses, in partnership with Family Safety Victoria (FSV).

Salary and Benefits

Our attractive salary package includes SCHADS Level 7 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging, allowing you to take home more money. You will also have access to flexible work options, staff wellbeing program, regular supervision and professional development opportunities, including three days ex-gratia leave each year, portable long service leave, and a friendly, supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of multi-agency practitioners to deliver high quality, safe, and effective service responses for women and children seeking support through the Orange Door.
  • Support practitioners to deliver screening, triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions, allocation and coordinated referrals consistent with the Integrated Practice Framework, Operational Guidelines, and relevant risk assessment tools and frameworks including MARAM and Best Interests Framework.
  • Meet team service delivery performance and data reporting requirements.
  • Foster excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drive formal supervision, and yearly agency performance development reviews of Kids First staff.
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or similar field.
  • No less than 3 years' experience working in the child welfare and/or family violence sectors.
  • Experience working with families and children presenting with complex needs and risk issues in any of the following areas: Family Services, Child Protection, Intake and Assessment and/or other services working with vulnerable families and children.
  • Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
  • Leadership experience required.

The estimated annual salary for this role is around $110,000 - $130,000 AUD, depending on your experience and qualifications. We welcome applicants who are passionate about delivering high-quality services to vulnerable families and children.



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