We are seeking an
experienced and culturally grounded practitioner to join our team in
strengthening kinship care arrangements for Aboriginal children and young
people. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee kinship case contracting
processes, support carers and families, and ensure children remain safe, stable
and strongly connected to culture, community and Country. Working within a
self-determined, community-led model of care, you will exercise sound
professional judgement while maintaining compliance with legislative and
funding requirements. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to keeping
Aboriginal children connected to family and culture, while supporting kinship
carers to provide safe and nurturing homes.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal
Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of
about 200 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic
services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders &
Disability and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC advocates for the
self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that
enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart
of everything we do.
Position Purpose
The Kinship Case Contracted
Worker provides ongoing support to children and young people in care with their
Kinship Carers. We aim to ensure that our Carers have the resources and kills
they need to provide quality care. The Kinship Case Contracted Worker will be
non-judgemental & have a commitment to best practice to ensure compliance
with the VIC Statutory Out of Home Care Standards.
Key Selection Criteria
·
Demonstrate an understanding of and
commitment to Aboriginal Culture with the ability to liaise with and support
the local community.
·
Demonstrated capacity to work
autonomously to develop, implement & manage effective case plans for
multiple children or young people simultaneously.
·
Demonstrated u8nderstanding of trauma
& it’s impact on the development & behaviour of children.
·
Understanding of the complex care needs
of children & young people living in Out of Home Care.
·
Knowledge of the Children, Youth and
Families Act 2005.
·
Ability to prepare high-quality
reports, maintain accurate records & use computer-based technologies for
administrative practices.
·
Ability to adapt rapidly to changing
circumstances & organisational requirements.
Qualifications and Registrations
Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
·
Valid Victorian driver’s licence ESSENTIAL
·
Diploma of Community Services, Youth Services
or similar ESSENTIAL
·
A relevant tertiary qualification in Social
Work, Psychology, Youth Work and/or related behavioural sciences at degree
level DISIRABLE
·
Strong understanding of Child, Youth and
Families Act 2005 and the Best Interest Principles Framework ESSENTIAL
·
A satisfactory Working with Children
Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
·
A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander
background DESIRABLE
·
Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC
requirements ESSENTIAL
How to apply for this job
A copy of the position description can be obtained
by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://gegac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-02-Kinship-Care-Case-Worker-PD-Level-4-.pdf
A copy of the position description can also be
obtained by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.
Applicants must address the key selection criteria
for shortlisting.
Any applications that have not addressed the key
selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to
HR@gegac.org.au.
This position will remain open until filled.
Applications may close at any time without notice. To avoid disappointment or
missing out, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to apply without
delay.”
A valid Working with Children Check and Police
check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
"this advertisement is pursuant to the
'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975
(Cth)".
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
