Practice Leader

10 hours ago

Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness & Housing Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

THE ROLE

The Practice Leader Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making (AFLDM) role will work collaboratively with practitioners and teams to strengthen case practice with Aboriginal children and families, to provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners.

You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.

This position is responsible for co-convening Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making meetings for Aboriginal clients to develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of Aboriginal children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes; working in partnership with the community co-convenor and Aboriginal organisations in providing community education, training and consultation for child protection and Aboriginal agency staff.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Risk assessment and analysis: provides support, guidance and advice to the broader sector and community partners/stakeholders. Further develops and coach's others in their understanding of risk assessment and analysis.
  • Child-centred and family-focused relationship-based practice: leads and articulates the department's position at meetings and forums using a conciliatory approach, focusing on client safety and wellbeing.
  • Problem solving: understands the broader issues and political dimensions of a problem. Creates an environment that allows for proactive and shared problem solving, supporting the team to use their strengths to resolve issues. Encourages staff to use reflective practice and theoretical frameworks when analysing problems. Understands the breadth and scope of problems and can identify when consultation is necessary. Understands the broader issues and political dimensions of a problem.

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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.This is a Prioritised role - If you have a disability, please apply.  You will be given priority consideration.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.

Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here:  

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

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. 

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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