This is a Family Group Meeting Convenor role with Queensland Government based in Mackay, QLD, AU Queensland Government Role Seniority - mid level More about the Family Group Meeting Convenor role at Queensland Government The primary responsibility of the Family Group Meeting Convenor is to facilitate family group meetings in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999; that is, to ensure that family group meetings provide family-based responses to children’s protection and care needs, and to ensure an inclusive process of case planning and decision making for the child. Manage and coordinate the family group meeting process including referrals, identifying and coordinating participants, and facilitating meetings. Ensure the family group meeting process is facilitated in accordance with legislative principles and requirements. Prepare people to participate in family group meetings, including ensuring that all participants have a clear understanding of the purpose of the family group meeting, drawing on your personal experience and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions and customs to provide high quality culturally safe and appropriate child protection services to children, families and carers serviced by the Child Safety Service Centre. You will also be working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Obtain the views of persons who are unable to attend the family group meeting. Manage conflict that may occur within the family group meeting process. Liaise with relevant internal staff and with the Independent Person and interpreters where appropriate. Maintain accurate records of case plans and other relevant information in accordance with departmental guidelines. Your mandatory requirements The possession of a “C” class driver's licence and ability to undertake frequent intrastate travel to meet identified service delivery need. How you'll be assessed The department is seeking to identify the most suitable person for this position. We will consider your demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the key responsibilities of the position (outlined above), along with your demonstrated personal attributes, and may also consider your potential contributions to the department's equity and diversity objectives. Our selection panel consider this position to be an individual contributor, within the Queensland Public Service Leadership competencies for Queensland (LCQ) framework and will be looking for demonstrated capability within in your application. How to apply To enable us to assess your application, please submit the following via www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au : Resume and minimum of 2 referees including their email addresses. At least one referee should have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past two years as your manager or supervisor. a statement not more than two pages, that summarises your skills, experience and achievements against the leadership competencies and duties/responsibilities of the position. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted. See tips on how to write a resume and cover letter . If you experience any technical difficulties on www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au , please contact 13 QGOV (13 74 68). Conditions And Benefits Employment conditions are set out in the Public Sector Act 2022 and Public Sector Commission Directives. Occupational group Community Care Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Queensland Government team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Facilitating family group meetings Coordinating participants ️ Managing conflict Key Strengths ️ Facilitation skills Cultural competency ⚖️ Conflict management Communication skills Organizational skills Record-keeping A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Government not with Hatch.
