Kinship Care Case Worker x 3 positions

We are seeking anexperienced and culturally grounded practitioner to join our team instrengthening kinship care arrangements for Aboriginal children and this role you will coordinate and oversee kinship case contractingprocesses support carers and families and ensure children remain safe stableand strongly connected to culture community and Country. Working within aself-determined community-led model of care you will exercise soundprofessional judgement while maintaining compliance with legislative andfunding requirements. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to keepingAboriginal children connected to family and culture while supporting kinshipcarers to provide safe and nurturing homes.

Organisational Profile

GEGAC is an AboriginalCommunity Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting ofabout 200 staff GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holisticservices in the areas of Primary Health Social Services Elders &Disability and Early Childhood Education.

GEGAC advocates for theself-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services thatenhance social emotional and spiritual wellbeing with culture at the heartof everything we do.

Position Purpose

The Kinship Case ContractedWorker provides ongoing support to children and young people in care with theirKinship Carers. We aim to ensure that our Carers have the resources and killsthey need to provide quality care. The Kinship Case Contracted Worker will benon-judgemental & have a commitment to best practice to ensure compliancewith the VIC Statutory Out of Home Care Standards.

Key Selection Criteria

Demonstrate an understanding of andcommitment to Aboriginal Culture with the ability to liaise with and supportthe local community.

Demonstrated capacity to workautonomously to develop implement & manage effective case plans formultiple children or young people simultaneously.

Demonstrated u8nderstanding of trauma& its impact on the development & behaviour of children.

Understanding of the complex care needsof children & young people living in Out of Home Care.

Knowledge of the Children Youth andFamilies Act 2005.

Ability to prepare high-qualityreports maintain accurate records & use computer-based technologies foradministrative practices.

Ability to adapt rapidly to changingcircumstances & organisational requirements.

Qualifications and RegistrationsRequirement (Essential or Desirable).

Valid Victorian drivers licence ESSENTIAL

Diploma of Community Services Youth Servicesor similar ESSENTIAL

A relevant tertiary qualification in SocialWork Psychology Youth Work and/or related behavioural sciences at degreelevel DISIRABLE

Strong understanding of Child Youth andFamilies Act 2005 and the Best Interest Principles Framework ESSENTIAL

A satisfactory Working with ChildrenCheck and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL

A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islanderbackground DESIRABLE

Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGACrequirements ESSENTIAL

How to apply for this job

A copy of the position description can be obtainedby copying and pasting this URL into your browser: copy of the position description can also beobtained by emailing

Applicants must address the key selection criteriafor shortlisting.

Any applications that have not addressed the keyselection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications can also be emailed

Applications close 5pm Sunday 15 March 2026

No late applications will be considered (unlessunder exceptional circumstances).

A valid Working with Children Check and Policecheck is mandatory to work in this organisation.

this advertisement is pursuant to thespecial measures provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975(Cth).