Position Details
THE ROLE
The Manager of the Placement and Support Planning unit provides team leadership and management oversight to dual area wide placement planning and complementary support services in the Goulburn and Ovens Murray areas, including:
1. Managing placement referrals for children and young people in need of out of home care.
2. Troubleshooting and problem-solving any issues that arise in the operational environment.
3. Managing alternative placements for children or young people already in out-of-home care.
4. Monitoring and supporting existing placements to ensure optimum placement planning.
5. Ensuring that the supportive work provided by Flexible Packaging Team, Health and Education Assessment Coordinator, Kinship Enhancement workers and the Specialist Disability Practice Advisor enhance the experience and maximise the options for children in Out of Home Care.
6. Building and sustaining partnerships within the department and across the service system.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Develop and implement the delivery of departmental objectives that impact significant localized service delivery and meet statewide departmental and government objectives and community expectations.
Maintain an understanding of issues impacting the department's clients and investigate and lead critical projects that develop and review policies, professional standards and operating practices that enhance service delivery, budget effectiveness, efficiency and improved client outcomes.
Forge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach including key relationships within the Division.
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COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current guidelines, given their individual circumstances. As of June, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
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.
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