SENIOR ABORIGINAL FAMILY PRACTITIONER / ABORIGINAL FAMILY PRACTITIONER

This position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984

We are seeking a Senior Aboriginal Family Practitioner or Aboriginal Family Practitioner to join our Keswick team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your cultural knowledge and professional expertise to make a meaningful difference to Aboriginal children and families through responsive and inclusive child protection practice within the DCP Call Centre.

This is a single vacancy offered under a dual classification. The successful applicant will be appointed at the appropriate classification level based on their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.

Desirable Qualification:

• A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification, may apply for and be engaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker and will be entitled to apply for any Allied Health Professional roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department for Child Protection (DCP).

As a Senior Aboriginal Family Practitioner, you will:

• Lead culturally responsive support and intervention for Aboriginal families with complex needs
• Work with families to identify concerns and develop pathways to positive outcomes
• Contribute to service evaluation, improvement and the development of new approaches
• Develop innovative and culturally appropriate approaches to service delivery.

As an Aboriginal Family Practitioner, you will:

• Receive information and contribute to assessments of child protection concerns involving Aboriginal families
• Deliver culturally appropriate guidance to families, notifiers and professionals
• Build strong relationships with Aboriginal families, communities and key stakeholders
• Provide culturally informed advice and support to departmental staff.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture, communities and culturally responsive practice
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and solve complex problems
• Knowledge of child development, crisis intervention and managing risk in statutory or community settings.

For appointment at the Senior Aboriginal Family Practitioner classification, you will also demonstrate the ability to lead service development, provide specialist advice and support colleagues and stakeholders.

Salary:
AHP2 $94,997 - $110,052 / AHP1 $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+Professional Development Allowance
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.

AHP2 positions are also entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses through the Professional Development Allowance.

What’s in it for you – Perks That Matter: 
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.