Current Vacancies

• Recruit and retain foster carers providing them with the required training and support
• Permanent |full time| based at our office in Dandenong
• Marketing, enquires, carer assessment, training, accreditation and information sessions

Your role:

• Targeted carer recruitment and coordination of carer assessments.
• Develop a clear recruitment strategy including advertising channels, preparation and placing of recruitment ads.
• Present and deliver carer information sessions.
• Assess the foster carers by conducting assessments and identify potential placements for new carers.
• Take all enquiries from new carers and potential carers.
• Think strategically and work as part of a team to overcome the challenges associated with the recruitment of new carers.

For more specific information about the program, position and key responsibilities, please view the position description attached here:  Recruitment & Support Practitioner - Out of Home Care PD OOHC E AW5 122022 V1.1.pdf

About you:

• Demonstrated training and assessment skills including the presentation/facilitation of training/information sessions, and conducting pre accreditation assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to devise and implement media campaigns in a creative and professional manner pertinent to the needs of Foster Care recruitment.
• Not-for-profit experience and previous out-of-home home care sector knowledge is highly desirable
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, communicating with influence, organisational, planning, and relationship management skills.

Qualifications/Licenses:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, welfare or related disciplines or matching skills to perform the role.
• Driving license.

The important stuff:

• Salary starts at around $94,000 (Level 5 SCHCADS)
• Office location: Dandenong
• Full time, permanent
• Step into a role that allows freedom to devise strategy

Ready to take the next step:

The closing date is Sunday 12^th May.

All you need to do is complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter that talks about your commitment to ensuring best outcomes for children, young people and carers and your motivation to apply.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Grenville Wise via email at Grenville.Wise@anglicarevic.org.au