The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live asafe, 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 advantages thousands of Victorians, particularly those who aredisadvantaged and vulnerable.We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings acrossmetropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated.
All jobs can beworked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diversebackgrounds and abilities.If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as largeprint), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listedon the ad.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness andHousing Victoria | Jobs ( Child Protection Practice Leader, Transitioning Aboriginal Children to ACCOs provides expert advice and supports the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) to expand either their case contracting program or the Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care program.




This role is pivotal to support the department's commitment that all Aboriginal children are managed by an ACCO and work to increase the number of Aboriginal children able to have case management and decision making to an ACCO.The Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care program is enabled under s.18 of the Children, Youth and Families Act **** (Vic).
It empowers the ACCO to make decisions by supporting the authorisation process to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal children in the Child Protection and Care systems.
In consultation with the ACCO, the Practice Leader collaborates with the broader Child Protection program to identify and prepare children to be transferred to the ACCO.The role may require you to work across multiple Areas/Divisions to undertake case management tasks to support the transfer of children to ACCOs.The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions is essential.
There may be the requirement to work overnight and, travel in evenings and early mornings.
On occasions, additional hours may be required to ensure the wellbeing of children.The Practice Leader (ACCO) will carry a caseload commensurate with their other duties.
This role will have some case planning responsibilities (in consultation with the Team Manager) and will be expected to work closely,



collaboratively and effectively with child protection practitioners at all levels.
This role does not involve any formal supervisory responsibilities and is expected to be the first point of contact for ACCO related issues.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDECritical Assessment and ReflectionEngaging in risk assessment and analysis as well as case management, reporting and engaging in reflective practice.Engaging OthersEngaging with children, their families and support networks.
Collaborating with other practitioners and services and sharing knowledge.Delivering ResultsProblem solving, making informed practice decisions, delivering improvements, and managing budgets to achieve best outcomes.Please open the position description to read more.Regional Retention AllowanceUnder the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement ****, child protection practitioners may also be eligible to receive a regional retention allowance.A SPECIAL MEASU RE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE The Equal Opportunity Act ****, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.This role requires a Working with Children Check.Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: working-with-children-checkFor more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.Applications close Sunday 20 September **** at *****pm
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Practice Leader - Transitioning Aboriginal Children To Acco'S (Mildura)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Mildura