Foster Care Recruitment Specialist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Uniting Vic.Tas Full time

**Full time position (2x part time positions may also be considered)**:

- **12-month maximum term contract**:

- **Hybrid work arrangement - Flexibility to WFH & from a Uniting office**

**Your new role**:
You will be required to identify individualised local program needs and collect data on foster care engagement strategies to better inform future recruitment campaigns. You will also maintain Uniting’s foster care webpage and take the lead on carer engagement and promotion activities.

**Benefits of working at Uniting**:
Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a base salary commencing at **$106k + super**, you can access the following.
- Flexibility to work some days from home and some from a Uniting office
- An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
- Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow
- 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service

**Your skills and experience**:
You will bring with you:

- A relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Marketing or a related discipline
- Knowledge of Home Based Care and the challenges faced by community service organisations in the delivery of foster care services
- Understanding of the end-to-end foster care recruitment and accreditation process
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills

View the position description here

**How to apply**:
Click** APPLY** to submit your interest.

For any questions, please reach out to **Kerrie Orth, Senior Manager Continuing Care Out of Home Care** on **0434 971 228** (during business hours) for a chat.

**About Uniting**:
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
- #CYFSocialWorker_


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