Koorie Kare Field Worker

Join our dedicated Out ofHome Care team as a Foster Care Field Worker (SCHADS Level 4) and make ameaningful difference in the lives of children and young thisdynamic case management role you will support foster carers lead care teamprocesses and advocate for safe stable and culturally responsive placements.

This is an opportunity for anexperienced practitioner who thrives in complex environments exercises soundprofessional judgement and is passionate about achieving strong permanencyoutcomes for children and young people.

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

Koorie Kare (Foster Care)Field Workers provide ongoing support to children and young people in carealong with their Foster Carers. The worker plays an important role in ensuringthe GEGAC carers they are working with have the resources and skills needed toprovide quality care to the children (clients). The Koorie Kare field workerwill be non-judgemental and have a commitment to best practice to ensurecompliance with Victorian Statutory Out of Home Care Standards along with allother relevant regulations and frameworks.

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 understanding 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 relevanttertiary qualification in Social Work Psychology Youth Work and/or relatedbehavioural sciences at degree levelDESIRABLE

Strongunderstanding of Child Youth and Families Act 2015 and the Best Interest PrinciplesFramework 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 thekey selection criteria for shortlisting.

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

Applications can also be emailed

This position will remain open until may close at any time without notice. To avoid disappointment ormissing out prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to apply withoutdelay.

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).