Lead with Culture.
Strengthen Teams.
Keep Kids Connected to Kin.
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an Out of Home Care (OOHC) Coordinator to coordinate the day-to-day running of our OOHC programs and services within the Families, Healing and Support Services division.
You'll lead a team that currently numbers 14, providing expert advice and support to deliver culturally safe, trauma-aware services that keep Aboriginal children connected to family, culture and community, in close partnership with Aboriginal and mainstream agencies.
This is a designated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position under a special measure in accordance with section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (Vic).
Reporting to the Families, Healing and Support Manager, and working closely with the OOHC Manager, you'll oversee programs including Kinship Case Contracting, Kinship First Supports, Kinship Placement and Support, Foster Care, Therapeutic Foster Care, Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making, Community Connections, Cultural Support Plans, Therapeutic Interventions for Family Violence and the Caring for Yarka Traineeship.
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of OOHC programs, ensuring service delivery is timely, culturally safe and within program guidelines, budget and staffing
Provide expert advice on culturally safe, trauma-aware service delivery across kinship, foster care, therapeutic and family-led decision making programs
Provide regular skilled supervision and on-the-job support to program staff and trainees, ensuring compliance with case management requirements and accurate reporting
Assist and advise team members and families to risk assess, plan,



deliver and review case management plans
Identify training needs, orient new hires and trainees, and contribute to recruitment, performance appraisals and reviews
Monitor staff workflows, department budgets and resources, escalating issues with recommendations
Support the development of policies, funding proposals, government submissions and program evaluations
Backfill the OOHC Manager and Family Services Coordinator during periods of leave
At Njernda Aboriginal Corporation you'll be part of a values-driven, community-controlled organisation, guided by our values of Respect, Accountability, Resilience, Advocacy and Cultural Sensitivity.
$114,000 annual salary (SCHADS Level 6.1) + Super
Generous salary packaging benefits (not-for-profit)
Victorian Ambulance Membership reimbursement (for you and your family)
Supportive team environment and access to supervision
Genuine work–life balance and the benefits of a regional lifestyle
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work or Community Services
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
Demonstrated capacity and knowledge in managing intensive support programs relevant to preventing the removal of children from family
Demonstrated understanding of the Children,



Youth and Families Act and child protection procedures
Demonstrated ability to connect with Aboriginal children and carers in a culturally appropriate manner
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the issues relating to the needs of Aboriginal families in the area
Ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people and handle issues in a sensitive manner
Experience managing staff, developing strong team spirit and managing conflict within the team
Demonstrated ability to manage multiskilled, diverse teams to drive cooperation and deliver effective outcomes for community
Demonstrated experience in program development and managing team implementation
Ability to conduct professional supervision, assess staff learning needs, review performance and address staff human resource issues, including performance issues
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong computer and information systems skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and work collaboratively in partnership with external parties
Understanding of the financial controls and procurement procedures required by programs, and overseeing staff procurements
Desirable: Work experience in regional Australia, in an Aboriginal organisation.
Required Clearances and Eligibility
Current and valid Victorian Working with Children Check
National Police Check
Current and valid full Victorian Driver's Licence
Eligibility to work in Australia
Vaccination status and pre‐employment screening in line with Njernda's policies and procedures
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📌 Out Of Home Care (Oohc) Coordinator (Echuca)
🏢 Njernda Aboriginal
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