Local Level Alliance

Do you want to make a difference?

The purpose of the Local Level Alliance (LLA) is to establish or strengthen connections and networks between local services that are involved with working with vulnerable families to ensure they receive the right service/s at the right time. Through strengthening the service system, the LLA contributes to:

- improved outcomes for at risk families and children through increased referrals to family support services and/or family needs met by FaCC
- a reduction in unnecessary reports to Child Safety as a result of more efficient and effective pathways for children and families to access child and family support services
- a reduction of the number of children at risk and in out-of-home care through increased use of family support services and improved matching of services to high risk families.

About Kurbingui Youth & Family Development

Kurbingui Youth & Family Development is a registered Not-For-Profit (NFP) Aboriginal community-based organisation operating throughout the Greater Brisbane, South East and Moreton Bay Regions. Our programs are funded by government and non-government grants as well as self-managed revenue services and activities.

We deliver a range of programs and services aimed at improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These programs and services contribute to the cultural, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a strong focus on addressing isolation, social emotional wellbeing, poverty, discrimination, family issues and unemployment through the provision of case management, therapeutic support, outreach, community development, education, training, community events and activities.

The Role

The primary purpose of the role is to take the lead in identifying key agencies and services that contribute to the service systems across our region for vulnerable children and their families and establishing and coordinating forums, working parties and other activities that promotes service delivery collaboration, assist in identifying service system gaps and communicate the information to peak bodies within the sector including decision makers.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

- Qualifications and/or equal experience in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, Community Services, Youth Work, Early Childhood with a focus on child protection
- Demonstrated experience with working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD children, young people, parents and families as well as other community members
- The ability to liaise and work collaboratively with relevant Government and non-Government organisations
- Sound knowledge of the community service sector; including the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander organisations and services for families, children and young people
- Demonstrated ability to identify available services and service gaps; improving the alignment between the configuration of the service system and the needs of local families
- The desire to build on community capacity to provide more efficient service provision for families and a thriving local community
- The ability to contribute to place-based planning for the development of an integrated suite of local services that provide families with responsive, accessible and effective support
- Demonstrated project management experience; including relevant elements of a community development approach
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organise and coordinate own workload
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplined team; including Kurbingui, the Yadeni Tago partnership as well as other partner stakeholders and working groups
- Effective communication skills - written, verbal, interpersonal; including report-writing, presentations and meeting facilitation / participation

Key Selection Criteria:

- Demonstrated experience with, or significant exposure to, key agencies and services that contribute to the service systems for vulnerable children and their families.
- Demonstrated experience with identifying service system gaps.
- Demonstrated experience in liaising with LLA working groups and providing information relating to emerging trends, issues, needs, opportunities and challenges.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating, meetings, events and activities
- Demonstrated experience in report-writing, the creation of documents such as project plans in relation to point 3 above and other areas identified.
- Extensive understanding and knowledge of child protection and related legislation, processes and best practice.
- In-depth understanding and/or experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, children and young people (including, individual Men and Women
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols, practices and the impact of historical events throughout the generations experienced by families, children and