Purpose of the position
Improving the wellbeing of children by connecting them to their families and culture through leadership of the Strong in Family & Culture program.
This position is responsible for the operational components involved in improving children’s wellbeing by strengthening their cultural and family connections in accordance with the Strong in Family & Culture program’s values, policies and procedures. It involves providing leadership and support to team members, and collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders and most importantly, giving voice to children and families.
Enquiries: Kadie Aaskov kadieaaskov@cqid.com.au
Please attach resume and two page cover letter demonstrating key responsibilities.
* only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Responsibilities and duties
- Ensuring all children in the SFC program are safely connected to their family and culture and have a positive experience in the program demonstrable through improved wellbeing
- Ensuring the Strong in Family & Culture program is implemented to a high standard and identifying ways to continually improve the program and its outcomes
- Ensuring record keeping, data management and administration processes and systems function to a high standard and generate accurate and timely reports
- Leading and supporting team members to perform their roles to a high standard
- Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to improve the child’s experience, ensure professional practice and to identify alternative opportunities and outcomes for the child
- Managing SFC resources and quality assurance processes
- Representing CQID in relevant community and sector discussions
- Work always to advance the reputation of CQID and undertake additional relevant duties as required
- Participate and contribute to the organisation’s compliance obligations under the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and Human Services Quality Standards (HSQS)
- At all times work within CQID’s Workplace Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
- Other responsibilities as directed by the General Manager Social Services
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary Qualifications in Human services or related field
- Qualification or extensive knowledge related to Child Protection
- Experience at successful service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Experienced in client engagement and case collaboration
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage
- Strong connection to and knowledge of local Indigenous community
- Demonstrated leadership capability in a development environment
- High level of cultural capability and commitment to culture as a protective factor for the wellbeing of vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who are disconnected from their families and culture
- Demonstrated professionalism and capability to manage workload and motivation for self and others
- High standard of written and oral communication skills as appropriate to a child protection setting
- Capability to engage positively with diverse stakeholders including trauma affected children and senior leaders
- High level organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Desirable
- Demonstrated personal qualities, such as professionalism, personal initiative, creativity and good judgement, working both within a team and autonomously
- Competent in use of Microsoft Office software
- Self-starter, motivated and able to self-manage work tasks
- Physical ability to undertake job responsibilities