Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 8th Aug 2022
- Regional VIC > Warrnambool
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, intersex status, relationship status, religion or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, age, and abilities.
MacKillop Family Services is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This is a special measure exception under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 Section 12 for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
This is a Permanent Full-time Victoria wide position based in either Warrnambool or South Melbourne, Victoria within our Carer Recruitment and Development Victoria Program.
The Cultural Foster Carer Trainer and Assessor position is situated within the Child, Youth and Families stream. This position is a specialised role within the Victorian Carer Recruitment and Development team.
This role has been developed in recognition of the overrepresentation of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people in out of home care. The position acknowledges the need to address cultural competency requirements of non-Aboriginal Foster Carer’s caring for Aboriginal children and young people.
The Cultural Foster Carer Trainer and Assessor, reports to Tania Ferris, Victorian State Manager, Carer Recruitment and Development at [email protected] using the subject line: Cultural Foster Carer Trainer & Assessor enquiry via EthicalJobs or via phone on 0408 966 917
The Cultural Foster Carer Trainer and Assessor also has a direct link to Esmai Manahan, National Leader, Aboriginal Service Development at [email protected] or via phone on 03 8687 7496
The Cultural Foster Carer Trainer and Assessor will provide culturally safe, competency-based assessments for all Victorian Foster Care households. Cultural awareness training will be developed and delivered to all Victorian Foster Carer households.
The following objectives relate to the Cultural Foster Carer Trainer and Assessor position:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
Proof of vaccination against Covid-19 may be a requirement of this position
How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application.
For more information, please contact:
Tania Ferris at [email protected]
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.