Practice Leader (ACAC) (00784923)

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Melbourne is seeking a Child Protection Practice Leader to guide the transition of Aboriginal children to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), expanding either their case contracting or Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care programs.

You will provide expert assessment, collaborate with ACCOs and the broader Child Protection program, and oversee transfer readiness across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to ACCCOs to expand their case contracting programs or Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care programs.
• Collaborate with ACCOs and the broader Child Protection program to identify and prepare children for transfer to ACCOs.
• Engage across Areas/Divisions to undertake case management tasks supporting transfers to ACCOs.

Job description

THE ROLEThe Child Protection Practice Leader, Transitioning Aboriginal Children to ACCOs provides expert advice and supports the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) to expand either their case contracting program or their Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care program. This role is pivotal to support the department's commitment that all Aboriginal children are managed by an ACCO and work to increase the number of Aboriginal children able to have case management and decision making to an ACCO.The Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care program is enabled under s.18 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic). It empowers the ACCO to make decisions by supporting the authorisation process to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal children in the Child Protection and Care systems. In consultation with the ACCO, the Practice Leader collaborates with the broader Child Protection program to identify and prepare children to be transferred to the ACCO.The role may require you to work across multiple Areas/Divisions to undertake case management tasks to support the transfer of children to ACCOs.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDECritical assessment and reflectionEngaging othersDelivering resultsLeading and inspiringA SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLEThe Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.This is a Prioritised role - If you have a disability, please apply. You will be given priority consideration.This role requires a Working with Children Check.Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-checkFor more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.HOW TO APPLYApplicants 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.