Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative – Bairnsdale VIC
We are seeking anexperienced and culturally grounded practitioner to join our team instrengthening kinship care arrangements for Aboriginal children and youngpeople. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee kinship case contractingprocesses, support carers and families, and ensure children remain safe, stableand strongly connected to culture, community and Country. Working within aself-determined, community-led model of care, you will exercise soundprofessional judgement while maintaining compliance with legislative andfunding requirements. This is a meaningful chance to contribute to keepingAboriginal children connected to family and culture, while supporting kinshipcarers to provide safe and nurturing homes.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an AboriginalCommunity Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting ofabout 200 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holisticservices in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders &Disability; and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC advocates for theself-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services thatenhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heartof everything we do.
Position Purpose
The Kinship Case ContractedWorker provides ongoing support to children and young people in care with theirKinship Carers. We aim to ensure that our Carers have the resources and killsthey need to provide quality care.



The Kinship Case Contracted Worker will benon-judgemental & have a commitment to best practice to ensure compliancewith the VIC Statutory Out of Home Care Standards.
Key Selection Criteria
Demonstrate an understanding of andcommitment to Aboriginal Culture with the ability to liaise with and supportthe local community.
Demonstrated capacity to workautonomously to develop, implement & manage effective case plans formultiple children or young people simultaneously.
Demonstrated understanding of trauma& it's impact on the development & behaviour of children.
Understanding of the complex care needsof children & young people living in Out of Home Care.
Knowledge of the Children, Youth andFamilies Act ****.
Ability to prepare high-qualityreports, maintain accurate records & use computer-based technologies foradministrative practices.
Ability to adapt rapidly to changingcircumstances & organisational requirements.
Qualifications and RegistrationsRequirement (Essential or Desirable).
Valid Victorian driver's licence
ESSENTIAL
Diploma of Community Services, Youth Servicesor similar
ESSENTIAL
A relevant tertiary qualification in SocialWork, Psychology, Youth Work and/or related behavioural sciences at degreelevel
DESIRABLE
Strong understanding of Child, Youth andFamilies Act **** and the Best Interest Principles Framework
ESSENTIAL
A satisfactory Working with ChildrenCheck and Fit2Work Police Check
ESSENTIAL
A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islanderbackground
DESIRABLE
Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGACrequirements
ESSENTIAL
A valid Working with Children Check and Policecheck is mandatory to work in this organisation.
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📌 Kinship Care Case Worker (Bairnsdale)
🏢 Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative
📍 Bairnsdale