About the role
This role is responsible for leading Aboriginal culturally affirmative operations, practice and outcomes delivery, for planning, budgeting and reporting on activities as well as leading child/young person focused key practice approaches within the Casework team and stakeholder and community engagement.
About Uniting’s Permanency Support Program
The Permanency Support Program (PSP) aims to give every Aboriginal child/young person a loving home, whether that be with parents, family, extended family or through guardianship or quality long term care
We provide culturally supported placement options for children and young people 0-18 years of age
PSP also provides a ‘light touch’ Aftercare service for young people 18-25 years who have left foster care and for the next 4 years will collaborate with Uniting’s Extended Care Pilot program team to provide holistic support to young people using the Advantage Thinking approach.
About you
This is an identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People All applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977
Provide evidence of Aboriginal identity, and be able to demonstrate ability to work effectively with Aboriginal peoples and communities
Tertiary qualification at diploma level or above in Social Work, Psychology or relevant discipline with a minimum of 3 years casework experience with children, adolescents and families (desirable)
Strong leadership qualities
Proven ability to lead cultural change and innovation
Ability to manage cultural complexities of people from differing Aboriginal lands
Skilled decision maker for children’s best interests underpinned by a demonstrated commitment to hearing the voices of children and young people
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge and understanding of sector trends
Committed to compliance - legal, government and policy
Ability to work under pressure
Committed to continuous improvement
Clear understanding of how data informs effective decisions
Benefits and culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more
Welcoming you exactly as you are
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you’ll be welcome at Uniting
· Work you’ll be proud of
Join a collective of Aboriginal employees knows as the Ngumba-Dal Network
Attend regular Aboriginal Staff Gatherings and Yarning Circles
Help implement our Reconciliation Action Plan
You’ll have access to a range of support and opportunities including -
Salary-packaging options
Wellbeing programs
Learning and development opportunities
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Adaptable working arrangements
Regular supervision, support and team meetings
Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on;
0466 801 937 /
[email protected] for more information.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks
Closing date: 11:55pm, Sunday 26th February 2023
📌 Manager - Goodradigbee Permanency Support Program (Aboriginal Identified) (Oatlands)
🏢 Uniting
📍 Oatlands