THE ROLE Located within the operational division, this innovative position will drive positive changes and enhance the life outcomes for children and young people across each of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing divisions. The Team Leader, Care Support and Engagement will take the lead role in driving and embedding the model of kinship care, which was rolled out across Victoria in March 2018. The model promotes placement stability by providing ongoing and flexible support to kinship placements and may conduct kinship finding activities to identify potential kinship or respite options, or mentors for child and young people subject to child protection intervention. You will also assist with embedding all components of the kinship model into practice. You will be capable in interpreting and analysing data as a tool to drive strategy, consistency, and performance. This is a supervisory role, providing line management to the divisional Care Support and Engagement team. You will work to raise the profile of the kinship model and will take the lead role in coordinating and activating all model processes, including First Supports. The work location in is flexible however the role will require travel within and outside the division. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE * Take a leadership role in service development, design and implementation of new initiatives and policy. * Prepare, present, or contribute to comprehensive reports, briefs, submissions, and correspondence on a range of complex matters. * Lead, manage and provide professional supervision, direction, training, and development. Please open the position description to read more. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.