Kinship Engagement Coordinator

5 days ago

Shepparton, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

**THE ROLE**

This innovative position will drive positive changes and enhance the life outcomes for children and young people across each of the Department of Families Fairness and Housing areas. The Kinship Engagement Coordinator will work under the model of kinship care in place across Victoria, in the early identification of potential kinship carers in a child or young person's network and supervising staff providing ongoing kinship placement support. This role has a focus on identifying kinship options for children and young people in residential care and Aboriginal children and young people.

**Are you**:

- A strength bases practitioner who is child-centred and family-focused, with a commitment to securing positive outcomes and enhancing opportunities for children and young people accessing out of home care?
- Ready to contribute to the ongoing development of services?
- Comfortable with supporting new initiatives, policies and processes?

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Forge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
- Provide advice and professional expertise to key internal and external stakeholders in areas of responsibility including critical policy, funding and program development.
- Contribute to service development and implementation of new initiatives and policy.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to 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.

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