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 solid connections across the department and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach to kinship care.
* Participate in supervision, direction, training and development.
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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 .
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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 ()
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

📌 Kinship Engagement Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
📍 Melbourne