Foster Carer Recruitment Manager – Tasmania
* Competitive salary with attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options up to $15,900/annum
* Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements, hybrid approach to the future of work
* Generous leave provisions include birthday leave and 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service!
We Are Key Assets Australia
Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer, family services and disability services. Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.
A little about the role
As a Recruitment and Panel Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization.
You will be responsible for providing a flexible, effective, and strategically planned Foster Carer Recruitment and Panel Management service that aligns with statutory and agency requirements.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Responsible for the foster care recruitment process from enquiry through to approval and on boarding for Key Assets Tasmania, in accordance with agency standardise processes
* Organise, plan and manage a recruitment strategy that meets individual needs of the area teams to meet placement targets set by the regional business plan.
* Ensuring compliance with statutory and agency requirements, including assessment, authorisation, and review processes.
The base salary for this position is $104,988 - $109,629/annum (based on 1.0EFT) + super + vehicle & fuel card + salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum.
This position is full-time, ongoing and can be based in any of our Tasmania offices!
About you
* You will have substantial experience in a senior management role within the social and community services sector, with a strong track record of team development and growth. You will also come with:
* Recognised social work qualification or equivalent.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in family placements and/or children's services.
* A solid understanding of relevant child protection legislation and government initiatives in Tasmania.
* Knowledge of the role of other agencies, in particular Health and Education
* A strong understanding of recruitment and marketing strategies to attract and retain high-quality foster carers.
My Key Assets
The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.
* Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work and have developed a flexible work framework to support these arrangements. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodates flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!
* Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve. We provide discounted health insurance memberships, confidential counselling services and offer 5 weeks of annual leave after 2 years’ continuous service with us!
* Professional Development: We provide both digital eLearning and ongoing face-to-face training as well as an online library. Your continual professional development is always top of our priority list - you’ll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities!
* Salary Packaging: part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year!
The fine print
* Applications close: 24 November 2024
* For further information, please contact Stacey Mcleod Business Process Manager at stacey.mcleod@keyassets.org.au
* Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check & hold a valid WWCC
* Full driver’s license and travel between sites is required
If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!
Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.
Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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