Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – East Melbourne VIC

The Practice Leader (Marram-Ngala Ganbu) Child Protection is responsible for providing expert case advice and case management to Aboriginal children and families with active matters before the Marram-Ngala Ganbu (Koori Family Hearing Day) within metro court locations. Marram-Ngala Ganbu seeks to provide a more effective, culturally appropriate, and just response for families through a court process that enables greater participation by family members and culturally informed decisions. The role works closely with child protection practitioners, legal practitioners, court staff and Magistrates. The Practice Leader assists the child protection workforce to prepare matters for court hearings and is a key voice of the department in court when matters are being heard.

The role will require leadership and demonstration of expertise through direct engagement with children, young people, families, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), Aboriginal-led Family Decision Making (AFLDM) conveners and a range of other internal and external stakeholders to promote the achievement of case plan objectives.



A core requirement of this role includes a case carrying component, commensurate with other responsibilities.

You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle, Statement of Recognition Act and the recognition principles, and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Risk assessment and analysis: provides support, guidance and advice to the broader sector and community partners/stakeholders. Further develops and coach's others in their understanding of risk assessment and analysis.
- Case planning review and case management: directly supports and inputs into cases where there is unacceptable risk to the child.
- Critical inquiry: leads planning, review, and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.

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📌 Practice Leader (Marram-Ngala Ganbu) (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic
📍 Melbourne