Organisation : Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Community Development, Families
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (The Centre) is the peak body for children, youth and families in Victoria representing over 150 community service organisations, students and individuals throughout Victoria. The Centre works across services from prevention and early intervention to the provision of out-of-home care and advocates for children and young people to be heard, to be safe and to access education.
About the role
- Leading Peak body in expanding family welfare sector
- Transitional role utilising your Team Leader skills
- Critical project to improve industry training standards, 12 month initial contract
The Role
You will be working closely with key stakeholders in the child and family services sector, the Department (DHHS) and TAFE to facilitate the process of upskilling residential care workers and preparing for the expansion of upskilling to disability service providers.
Skills Required
Ideally you are from the out of home care environment with management or training experience and have exceptional engagement and interpersonal skills. You will be comfortable working autonomously and be able prioritise around deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations.
You will have the following skills and experience:
- Experience in a similar role or managing a residential care team
- An understanding of the (OOHC) residential care sector
- An understanding of Victoria’s child and family services sector
- Knowledge of VET and TAFE and accredited training certificates
- Experience in project management
- Ability to work independently and contribute as a team member
- Strong critical thinking, stakeholder management skills and problem-solving skills.
Benefits & Culture
- Salary packaging available
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Training and development opportunities
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Project officer – residential care (out-of-home care) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Development, #Families
