Carer Intake Assessor (Identified)
1 Full-time Permanent
Based in Cairns
Salary: Wuchopperen Health Service Limited Enterprise Agreement (2023)
Social, Community, Homecare and Disability Employees grade 4
$87,043.66- $93,655.19 per annum
Wuchopperen Health Service
'A culturally dynamic community where everyone thrives in health and wellbeing'.
Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns.
Benefits of working with Wuchopperen:
We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them:
* Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,899 for tax free benefits and $2,650 p/a for entertainment benefits).
* 5 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave pro rata.
* Commitment to professional development.
* EAP for employees and family members.
About the role:
The Carer Intake Assessor will work closely with the Culturally Appropriate Foster and Kinship Care Service (CAFAKCS) team members to identify and assess potential Carers through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. The role will also provide support and training to existing carers; monitor and maintain renewals of existing carers and keep up to date documentation in the data system for registered carers.
The Carer Intake Assessor is supervised by the Manager, Child Wellbeing and the position has no supervisory responsibilities.
This position will work closely with other members of the CAFAKCS team to ensure effective outcomes for clients.
Key responsibilities:
* Engage with community members who have expressed an interest in becoming a Foster or Kinship Carer and work towards building a pool of available carers.
* Apply the approval process when engaging with carers who have expressed an interest, which includes completing all required documentation.
* Organise and deliver training ensuring the minimum requirements of Pre-Service and Standards Training of the Department of Child Safety are met; for Foster and Kinship Carers.
* Complete Foster and Kinship Carer Assessments adhering to Department of Child Safety processes and timeframes.
* Provide a quality placement support service to Carers and the children in care, delivering accurate and relevant responses to their enquiries and concerns.
* Work with Placement Support Workers to assist carers to resolve specific care-related issues promptly, in a manner that positively contributes to the Carer/Service relationship.
* Support the Coordinator, CAFAKCS and Manager, Child Wellbeing to monitor and maintain training registers in the Share Point Data System, as well as keeping current carer renewals and files up to date.
* Participate in the planning and facilitation of community days and provide input into the development of culturally appropriate promotional materials such as brochures to promote and attract carers/caring options.
* Communicate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to achieve project objectives and goals.
* Participate in organisational and community activities to advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Work within Wuchopperen Policies and Procedures including the Staff Code of Conduct and the Work Health and Safety requirements and contribute to continuous improvement processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards and safe, effective service delivery.
* Other duties as required, within your skills, experience, and capacity.
Core Capabilities:
Assessment of merit for this role will be based on the knowledge, skills and experience, potential for development and personal qualities. The competencies listed below are considered to the most critical for success in this role.
For applicants to be successful in this role, they should demonstrate:
* Demonstrated understanding of the Child Protection Act and Child Safety Licensing for Foster and Kinship Care Services.
* Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures from an historical and contemporary perspective, including the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Ability to assist and support information gathering appropriate for data entry in various data systems.
* Extensively developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders as well as effectively advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment, prioritise and meet deadlines, deal with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
* Demonstrated ability to meet and work within the core values and behaviours of Wuchopperen.
Qualifications and experience:
Travel within the catchment area of Cairns including North to Mossman, West to Ravenshoe and South to Tully is essential to this role to action and complete EOI assessments and renewals of carers.
* It is a condition of employment in this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B
* The Carer Intake Assessor is an Identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).
* It is a condition of employment that all employees are holders of a current and valid 'blue card' or Working with Children Check. This is at your cost. Employment cannot continue or commence if you do not have a 'blue card' or if your 'blue card' is withdrawn or is disqualified.
* For the Culturally Appropriate Foster and Kinship Care Service (CAFAKCS) it is a condition of employment for the following to undergo a Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check conducted by the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs (Child Safety). There is no fee for this check. Employment cannot continue or commence for CAFAKCS staff where your application is not approved or withdrawn.
* Chief Executive Officer
* Deputy Chief Executive Officer
* Board of Directors
* Executives, Executive Officer and Executive Assistant
* Director Child, Youth and Family Services, as Nominee
* Manager, Child Wellbeing
* Manager, Children and Family Services
* Manager, Youth and Family Services
* Coordinator, Child Wellbeing Services
* Coordinator, CAFAKCS
* CAFAKCS Team Members
* Information Technology Team Members
* Quality and Compliance Team Members
* Possession of a current CPR certificate or commitment to obtain within the first six weeks of employment is essential.
* Possession of a current Queensland "CA" class driver's licence is essential.
* Commitment to work within the principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control including a willingness to develop the leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
* Ability to use Microsoft products and the ability to use or willingness to gain proficiency in the client information management systems.
Requirements:
* Hold a current Blue Card (for suitability to work with children and young people).
* Proof of qualifications is required to be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
* Possess a current driver's licence.
* A commitment to adhere to Wuchopperen's policies and procedures.
Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting.
Note: Revised legislation requires applicants to hold a blue card prior to commencement. Refer to Qld Government's Blue Card Services website for more information.
How to apply:
To be eligible for interview, applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than two pages), addressing the Core Capabilities and an up-to-date Resume including two referees and complete the screening questions provided from Employment Hero.
For more information contact Karen, Manager, Child Wellbeing on 07 4080 1***
The above is an Identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).
Wuchopperen is a Child Safe Organisation and the safety and wellbeing of children is of utmost importance.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 23rd March 2026