Kinship Engagement Coordinator

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $118,818 - $136,747

**Grade**:CYF5

**Occupation**:Community services

**Location**:Grampians - Ballarat

**Reference**:VG/DFFH/WD/608633

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
backgrounds and abilities..

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**THE ROLE**

Kinship care is provided by relatives or a member of a child or young person's social network when a child cannot live with their parents. In December 2017, the Minister for Families and Children announced the rollout of a new model of kinship care throughout Victoria which commenced on 1 March 2018. The model focuses on better and earlier identification of kinship carers; strengthening connections for Aboriginal children and young people with family, culture and community; providing increased, ongoing support for carers, children and young people; and a great emphasis on assessing the needs of carers, children and young people.
- The kinship care model includes dedicated Kinship Engagement Coordinators as well as
Kinship Engagement Worker positions employed by the department. Additional investment provided better support to placements from commencement and identifying the needs of carers, children and young people. There is also additional support to Aboriginal agencies to strengthen supports to Aboriginal children and young people.
- Situated in the Placement and Support Planning Unit in West Division, the Kinship Engagement Coordinator will play a pivotal role in continuing the model of kinship care in Victoria. The Kinship Engagement Coordinator will undertake the initial search for a child or young person's extended family network. The Kinship Engagement Coordinator promotes placement quality and stability and supports children and young people by being a key contact point for kinship carers. The Kinship Engagement Coordinator reports to the Manager Placement and Support Planning.
- The Kinship Engagement Coordinator will work closely with the Kinship Engagement Team and Child Protection to support the case plan goals.

**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.

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**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.

- Applications close Wednesday 13 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 30 July 2025