• Join an employer of choice and work with a passionate, enthusiastic and supportive team that’s making a tangible impact in the community!
• Work for an organisation dedicated to creating a just and ethical society
• Earn from $77,577 to $92,773 (dependent on qualifications and experience) + superannuation + NFP salary packaging to maximise your earning potential.
• Enjoy additional benefits such as salary packaging and one weeks additional “agency leave”, professional development opportunities, and more!

About Us:

UMFC is an independent community service organisation offering a range of quality services that are responsive to the varying needs of communities extending from the cities of Albury/Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla to townships throughout the Towong, Mansfield, Alpine and Indigo shires. By providing information, support and advocacy, we seek to empower individuals, families and community groups and contribute to a balanced, just and ethical society.

Thanks to continued Service growth, we now have 2 roles available in our Kinship Team, which is part of our Care Services program in Wodonga (or Wangaratta by negotiation).

How You'll Make a Difference:

As a Kinship Practitioner, you’ll be working collaboratively with a team who provide support and advice to kinship carers as well as case management to existing Statutory Kinship arrangements to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families throughout North East Victoria.

Children in Kinship Care are either placed with extended family members or members of their community. Kinship Care is the preferred care option for children who are unable to live with their parents due to protective concerns.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Using trauma-informed approaches, work to build the capacity of kinship carers to better understand and respond to the needs of the children and young people in their care; promoting their safety, stability and healthy development
• Undertaking comprehensive kinship carer assessments and assisting Child Protection to determine placement suitability
• Co-ordinating and facilitating relevant meetings
• Assisting with the establishment, monitoring and ongoing support of statutory clients referred by Child Protection for kinship placements

For a detailed list of core duties and Key Selection Criteria, click here to view the Position Description

Please note: You will be prompted to provide your responses to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD above. Candidates who do not respond to the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

To be considered for this position you will need a tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent with relevant case management experience. Applicants who have worked within the Child Protection system or in roles with an interface with Child Protection will be highly regarded.

Other requirements include:

• NSW and Vic WWCC
• Police Check
• Drivers Licence

Be Rewarded:

In addition to a competitive salary of circa $77,577 to $92,773 p.a. (commensurate with qualifications and experience) + superannuation, the successful candidate will receive a host of generous benefits from UMFC, including:

• NFP Salary Packaging options to significantly increase your take-home pay
• An additional week of agency leave, bringing your annual leave entitlements up to 5 weeks (pro-rata)
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us
• The opportunity to work for an organisation with a low staff turnover, where every team member loves what they do
• A family-friendly workplace that empowers employees to enjoy a healthy work/life balance

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families, we want to hear from you - apply now!