Family Group Conferencing (FGC) Convenor
* Part‐time, fixed‐term contract until 30 June 2027 (0.8 FTE)
* Make a real and lasting impact in our community
* Benefits include: generous NFP salary packaging available (up to $15,900/annum), 24/7 EAP, discounted health insurance & gym membership with Fitness Passport
Key Assets is a leading not‐for‐profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster care & family services. Operating across all states, the ACT and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities.
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.
A little about the role
As a Family Group Conferencing (FGC) Convenor, you will work independently to facilitate family‐led and informed decision‐making processes that support child safety, development and stability for children, young people and families involved with Restoring Families across the Inner Gippsland Area.
Key responsibilities include:
* Facilitating Family Group Conferences in line with DFFH FGC minimum standards and Restoring Families guidelines, ensuring processes are family‐led, strengths‐based and inclusive
* Engaging with children, parents, kin and relevant professionals to build readiness, trust and understanding of the FGC process, including identifying cultural, accessibility and safety needs
* Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential documentation required as part of FGC processes (including family plans), and to support service reporting and evaluation
* Consulting with stakeholders across multiple agencies, providing advice and information to support oversight and improvement of Restoring Families services
The role operates independently from case management and statutory decision‐making, preserving family authority whilst ensuring professional safety requirements are understood.
This position is a temporary, part‐time position working 4 days a week (0.8 FTE) until 30 June 2027 and will be based from our Leongatha office, with frequent travel across the Inner Gippsland Area.
The base rate for this position is $100,776 - $105,340/annum (based on 1 FTE) + super + company vehicle or vehicle allowance & fuel card + mobile + salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum.
About you
You are an experienced and collaborative professional, equally at ease working directly with families, navigating professional networks and engaging children and young people. You are passionate about family‐led practice and supporting safe, culturally grounded and sustainable outcomes for children, young people and families.
The successful candidate will come with:
* Demonstrated experience facilitating complex meetings or group processes, with the ability to engage families and professionals in respectful, inclusive and trauma‐informed ways
* Strong understanding of child safety, wellbeing and development, including knowledge of relevant legislation, information‐sharing and safeguarding obligations
* A strong commitment to cultural safety, Aboriginal self‐determination, child participation and continuous reflective practice, with the capacity to work autonomously within governance frameworks
* A qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, or other related discipline
My Key Assets
The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.
* Work‐Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work and have developed a flexible work framework to support these arrangements. We understand that work‐life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family‐friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!
* Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve. We provide discounted health insurance and gym memberships, confidential counselling services and offer 5 weeks of annual leave after 2 years' continuous service with us!
* Professional Development: We provide both digital eLearning and ongoing face to face training as well as an online library. Your continual professional development is always top of our priority list - you'll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities!
* Salary Packaging: part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year.
The fine print
* Applications close: Monday, 4th May at 5pm AEST
* For further information, please contact Dom Ennis, State Director - dominic.ennis@keyassets.org.au
* Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and hold a valid WWCC.
* Full, Australian driver's license and travel between sites is required.
Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.
Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media #WeAreKeyAssets.
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