THE ROLE The Senior Targeted Care Packages Planner plays a key role within the North Division Out-of-Home Care Targeted Care Packages Team by supporting the implementation, coordination and monitoring of activities associated with individualised and targeted packages to improve outcomes for children in out-of-home care and prevent children entering care. You will use your strong planning, coordination and stakeholder relationship skills to design and implement tailored supports to meet the needs of individual children, their families, and carers, providing flexible and innovative placement prevention and out-of-home care solutions for children. The Senior Targeted Care Packages Planner will be required to contribute to the implementation, coordination and monitoring of activities associated with individualised and targeted support packages. The position reports to the Team Leader, Flexible Packaging, Care Services Operations Support, Division-wide Service Operations, North Division. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Undertake activity in relation to the rollout and design of individualised funding packages used to support children and young people in out-of-home care. Administer the use of all funds associated with individualised and targeted packages. Ensure all packages are developed and delivered in accordance with departmental requirements. Please open the position description to read more. HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.