Kinship Engagement Coordinator

6 days ago

Shepparton, Australia Victorian Government Full time

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

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

**Grade**:CYF5

**Occupation**:Community services

**Location**:Hume - Greater Shepparton

**Reference**:VG/DFFH/579008

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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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
**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.

- Applications close Thursday 24 July 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 10 July 2025

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