Home Based Care Coordinator

Shortlisting for this position may commence in January 2025 so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About the role:

This position is situated within the Eastern Out of Home Care Division. MacKillop’s Out of Home Care (OOHC) Division provides residential care, home based care, lead tenant and case management support for young people with high and complex needs, and a therapeutically oriented program for young people in protective placements.

The Coordinator will hold overall responsibility for maintaining a team of active caregivers and oversee specific day to day operational and administrative requirements of the Home Based Care Program.

This is a Full-Time Fixed Term 38 hours per week until February 2026 this can be extended or early cessation opportunity based in Forest Hill, VIC within our Out of Home Care Program. The position reports to the Manager Family and Community Services - East Division.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or equivalent, or significant work experience in a relevant field plus a qualification in Youth Work, Welfare, or other related field(s).
• Demonstrated experiences in Home Based Care, child protection, child welfare practice or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional casework skills.
• Demonstrated assessment skills and the ability to utilise these in a range of settings.
• Sound professional knowledge and theory base, including a solid understanding of voluntarism.
• Proven Leadership skills and demonstrated ability in the supervision of staff.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact:

Andrea Dunbar at andrea.dunbar@mackillop.org.au or on 03 8513 4214

Our offer:

• Hourly Rate of $58.23 to $60.66 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 7, dependent on qualification and experience. 
• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.