The opportunity
We need someone to recruit and nurture a new group of Foster Carers to care for vulnerable children, so they can grow up in stable, secure and loving homes? For the right person we are willing to pay an above average salary.
Are you keen to be part of a professional growing team, working together to support the safety, well-being and positive life outcomes for children and young people in the child protection and Foster Care systems in Regional NSW?
The successful applicant will work within a supportive and passionate team at Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (based in Wagga Wagga, regional NSW) to deliver these services and to ensure the best culturally appropriate therapeutic outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
The Role
The Foster Carer Recruitment & Support Practitioner will work closely with other members of the Foster Care team to recruit and retain high quality placements for the children and young people in the care of RivMed. The Foster Carer Recruitment & Support Practitioner will provide carers with the required training and support to ensure they have all the necessary skills and support to undertake their role as a carer. The successful candidate will need to be available to work outside of office hours from time-to-time.
Who we are
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the heart of Wiradjuri Country.
RivMed work to effect change in the most marginalised and vulnerable people in our community. We work to achieve this through the provision of culturally appropriate medical and well-being services for Aboriginal people and their families.
About You
This is not an Aboriginal identified role however Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Minimum qualification is a Diploma in Community Services / counselling or related field; or equivalent relevant experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
- Experience in case management working with Aboriginal Children & Families & Young People or, Relevant experience working with children and young people
- A knowledge of and commitment to the OCG Standards of Care for Children & Young People in the OOHC PSP
- Exceptional Interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of data systems and entry.
It would be awesome if you also had some or all of the following
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Skills or experience in recruitment and/or marketing
- Certificate IV in training and assessment
- An understanding of issues facing foster & kinship carers in providing care to Aboriginal children and young people
We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:
- Excellent remuneration – potential for above average salary
- Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000
- Accelerated long service leave entitlements and early access to such leave
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counselling sessions paid by the Corporation
- Ability to accrue and take Time Off in Lieu (within reason & at manager discretion)
- Excellent training and development opportunities
Applications
If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Please provide a copy of your up-to-date resume and a 1–2-page cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role.
Applicants must also hold a current drivers licence with an ability and willingness to travel throughout the Murrumbidgee area. (RivMed vehicles provided)
Applications should be emailed to [email protected] or marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and addressed to the Human Resource Team, PO Box 458, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Applications close 9am, Monday 23 October 2023.
Employment conditions
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and employment is subject to a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check. Successful applicants must demonstrate vaccination for Covid-19 in line with current Department of Health regulations.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Cherie Vaughan, PSP OoHC Program Manager on 0438 580 769 or email the HR Manager Paul Locker at [email protected]