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Cultural Foster Carer Trainer & Assessor - Warrnambool

MacKillop Family Services

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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.

Our offer:

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
  • Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
  • Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
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Position Purpose:

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

Primary Objectives:

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:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of a clear strategic plan with regard to cultural training, assessment and development of all Victorian Foster Carers.
  • In consultation with National Leader, Aboriginal Service Development, develop a cultural awareness training package to be delivered to all Victorian Foster Carers.
  • Actively work to ensure that culturally responsible practice is embedded in all compliance and assessment processes.
  • Assess all new Victorian Foster Carers in line with Victoria’s Step by Step, B5 competency tool.
  • Facilitate cultural consultations and assessments of all Aboriginal identified Foster Carers.
  • Support current legislation and policy direction including Wungurilwil Gapgapduir - Transitioning of Aboriginal Children and Young People to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in line with case planning.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families.
  • A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Family Therapy, Psychology, Welfare Services (preferably Indigenous Specific Study) or equivalent.
  • Skills and experience in engaging with people from Aboriginal cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated practice knowledge in areas relevant to working with traumatised and vulnerable Aboriginal children, young people and families which may include child development and the impact of trauma including mental health, drug and alcohol, disability, or other trauma related behaviours.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

You must have a:

  • Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
  • Valid Working with Children Check;
  • Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

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.

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