Intake Officer Anglicare Central Queensland

JOB DESCRIPTION

$41p/h + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Part-time (30hrs p/forntight)

Fixed-term position

About the role:

We are currently seeking a part-time Intake Officer to join our Foster Care team in Rockhampton. Our Intake Officer will be responsible for the prompt and appropriate placement of children requiring care.

What will a typical day look like?

  • Work collaboratively with Child Safety Services, community agencies and elders to establish and maintain sound working relationships.
  • Identify carer training and developmental needs.
  • Provide on-call services through the roster with other staff.
  • Ensure all relevant information relating to a placement is gathered.
  • Liaise with the team to seek appropriate placement for young people when coming into care.
  • Liaise with other agencies to find short break care options for AnglicareCQ young people in care.

Who we are:

For almost 40 years, our truly local team of professionals have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Full COVID-19 Vaccination
  • Certificate IV Community Services (Child Protection) with significant experience in a similar field. 
  • Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
  • Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice) 

Desirable:

  • A bachelor’s degree in social or behavioural sciences, social work or psychology (or related discipline).

What you will bring to the role:

  • A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • The ability to identify and embed solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a fast-paced solutions-focused environment.
  • Effective time management and organisational skills.
  • A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

What we offer:

  • Attractive salary packaging
  • Employee Assistance Program (Acacia)
  • Career development and lifestyle benefits
  • A culture that celebrates achievement through recognition and reward
  • A purpose-driven environment with some fun along the way
  • Supportive management and team 

For more information please contact:

Kirby Chandler

[email protected]

(07) 4837 5393

 

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Anglicare Central Queensland

Job Salary

Part time

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