The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, 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 perks thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Job Details

Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Work Type: Ongoing - full time Job Function: Community Services Classification: CYF4 Work Location: Melbourne - Eastern Metro Reference: VG/541031 Closing Date: 30-Sep-2026 Salary Range: $110,910 - $122,380 Job Duration: N/A Attachments: (Word, 135KB)
Position Description

Contact: Isaak Wyatt
[email protected]

Position Details

THE ROLE

The Kinship Engagement worker works to the kinship care model rolled out across Victoria, identifying the needs of children,



young people and their carers; stabilising and supporting current kinship care placements with kin and kith families; provide improved and ongoing support to placements through early identification of placement vulnerabilities; act as a point of contact for carer concerns or issues; and support the provision of kinship brokerage funds to support placements and families.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Provide quality, timely and effective assessments and support services.
- Forge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach to kinship care.
- Participate in supervision, direction, training and development.

Please open the position description to read more.

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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

Job details Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Job Reference: VG/541031
Location: Melbourne - Eastern Metro
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Community Services
Classification: CYF4
Salary Range: $110,910 - $122,380
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 16-Sep-2026
Application Close Date: 30-Sep-2026
Attachments: (Word, 135KB)
Position Description

Contact:

Isaak Wyatt

[email protected]

📌 Kinship Engagement Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne