First Nations Kinship Support Practitioner

1 week ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia IndigenousX Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Description
Having regard to recommendations from the Our Booris, Our Way Report, the First Nations Kinship Support Practitioner will enable culturally safe, timely and meaningful access to support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Kinship Carers. The role will promote positive outcomes for children and young people in kinship care, via a mix of practical and emotional support, education, advocacy and systems navigation.

The First Nations Kinship Support Practitioner will be pivotal in frontloading support for new placements, building and maintaining relationships with community partners, and will support culturally safe, transparent and strengths-based practice within the Kinship Team.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

  • This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position as defined in Section of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related discipline.

Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.

  • CYPP 3 must have at least two (2) years of practical experience working with children, young people and/or their families in a social work/case management role.
  • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra )
  • Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre employment National Police Check.
  • Experience and/or a desire to work in a community services environment is essential.
  • Driver's license (C class) is essential.

Notes:
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months.

A merit pool or merit list will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply:
Applicants should submit a statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how their experience, skills and knowledge will enable them to undertake the role in relation to the What You Require capabilities listed on the Position Description. Please also submit a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.

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