about the role

Family Group Conference Facilitators are responsible for the management and facilitation of Family Group Conferences for Child and Youth Protection Services. This will be done through working in collaboration with CYF Practitioner, children, young people, their families and relevant agencies.

The position will be required to work closely with all people involved in the Family Group Conference process to ensure a structured and supportive approach is undertaken. This will enable families to address issues and concerns raised by Child and Youth Protection Services and enable them to identify their own family plan to move forward with the child’s needs always being the primary focus.

The role requires compliance with the relevant provisions of the Children and Young People Act 2008 and other legislation to consider the child protection issues and determine outcomes in the best interests of children and young people.

Eligibility / Other Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related discipline are essential.
• For Youth Justice positions, relevant qualification in Criminology or Law may be considered as compliant.
• CYPP 3 must have at least two (2) years of practical experience working with children, young people and/or their families in a social work/case management role, and/or experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
• This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
• Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 will be required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable people registrations, refer to Access Canberra
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre employment National Police Check.
• Driver’s license (C class) is essential.
• Experience and/or a desire to work in a community services environment is essential.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: 

Applicants should submit a statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how their experience, skills and knowledge will enable them to undertake the role in relation to the What You Require capabilities listed on the Position Description.

Please also submit a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.

Contact Officer: Nicholas Hawley on [email protected], using the subject line: Family Group Conference Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs, or (02) 6205 5163.

A position description is attached.