• Full time fixed term contract (35 hrs per week until 30 June 2023)
• Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements

Metro Assist Limited (formerly Metro Migrant Resource Centre) is seeking a passionate and experienced Coordinator to be part of a vital service that makes a real difference to the wellbeing of families.

Metro Assist is committed to social justice and empowering our clients to achieve their full potential in life. We provide settlement services, employment support, family services, emergency relief, tenancy advice, financial counselling and undertakes community development projects and initiatives. More information about us is available on our website: www.metroassist.org.au 

About the Role

Metro Assist’s CALD focused Family Preservation Program (FPP) aims to improve outcomes for children, young people and families by ensuring they receive individually tailored, evidence-informed and culturally responsive services. The FPP works collectively to meet the needs of vulnerable CALD families with children and young people 0-17 years who need different timing, intensity and frequency of services as their circumstance change. 

The Family Preservation Coordinator is responsible for supervising and leading a small team of caseworkers to ensure best practice in case management, and ensure the program meets funding and service agreements. The role is also responsible for identifying and mitigating any risks to clients, staff and to the organisation and will undertake regular planning and service development with the team. A detailed position description is available on our website: www.metroassist.org.au/workwithus

The salary is based on the SCHCADS Award, and generous salary packaging options are available.  The successful applicant will also benefit from ongoing support & supervision, flexible working conditions to maintain excellent work-life balance, and our Employee Assistance Program. 

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualifications relating to family services (provide academic transcript or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience supervising a small interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating and conducting case allocation, case conferencing, and case reporting.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop the capacity of team members in delivering best practice service delivery.
• Demonstrated understanding of child-centred practices and the needs of children, families and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of and experience in working in partnership with local services, agencies and service networks.
• Experience in organisation and facilitation of child and family educational programs, community events, and convening interagency meeting
• Experience in data management, evidence gathering, and accurate reporting including  familiarity with DCJ reporting systems.
• Possess current driver’s license and access to a vehicle with comprehensive insurance.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bilingual in a community language. 

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact our HR Manager Michelle Aldred n (02) 9789 3744 or email: [email protected], using the subject line: Family Preservation Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.

Metro Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQIA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities. 

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, provision of a current Working with Children Check and an “up to date” Covid-19 vaccination status. 

The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of appropriate legal rights to work in Australia.