The Child Protection Practice Leader is pivotal in supporting Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to expand their case contracting programs or Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care programs. This role supports the department's commitment that all Aboriginal children are managed by an ACCO and increases the number of Aboriginal children able to have case management and decision making to an ACCO.
Key Responsibilities:
* Risk assessment and analysis: Provides support, guidance, and advice to the broader sector and community partners/stakeholders
* Case planning review and case management: Directly supports and inputs into cases where there is unacceptable risk to the child
* Child-centred and family-focused relationship-based practice: Leads and articulates the department's position at meetings and forums using a conciliatory approach, focusing on client safety and wellbeing
* Problem solving: Understands the broader issues and political dimensions of a problem
* Developing others: Facilitates staff coaching, mentoring, and practice development and provides leadership