Join our dedicated Out of
Home Care team as a Foster Care Field Worker (SCHADS Level 4) and make a
meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. In this
dynamic case management role, you will support foster carers, lead care team
processes and advocate for safe, stable and culturally responsive placements.
This is an opportunity for an
experienced practitioner who thrives in complex environments, exercises sound
professional judgement and is passionate about achieving strong permanency
outcomes for children and young people.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal
Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of
about 200 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic
services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders &
Disability and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC advocates for the
self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that
enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart
of everything we do.
Position Purpose
Koorie Kare (Foster Care)
Field Workers provide ongoing support to children and young people in care,
along with their Foster Carers. The worker plays an important role in ensuring
the GEGAC carers they are working with have the resources and skills needed to
provide quality care to the children (clients). The Koorie Kare field worker
will be non-judgemental and have a commitment to best practice to ensure
compliance with Victorian Statutory Out of Home Care Standards along with all
other relevant regulations and frameworks.
Key Selection Criteria
·
Demonstrate an understanding of and
commitment to Aboriginal Culture with the ability to liaise with and support
the local community.
·
Demonstrated capacity to work
autonomously to develop, implement & manage effective case plans for
multiple children or young people simultaneously.
·
Demonstrated understanding of trauma
& its impact on the development & behaviour of children.
·
Understanding of the complex care needs
of children & young people living in Out of Home Care.
·
Knowledge of the Children, Youth and
Families Act 2005.
·
Ability to prepare high-quality
reports, maintain accurate records & use computer-based technologies for
administrative practices.
·
Ability to adapt rapidly to changing
circumstances & organisational requirements.
Qualifications and Registrations
Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
·
Valid Victorian driver’s licence ESSENTIAL
·
Diploma of Community Services, Youth Services
or similar ESSENTIAL
·
A relevant
tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work and/or related
behavioural sciences at degree level
DESIRABLE
·
Strong
understanding of Child, Youth and Families Act 2015 and the Best Interest Principles
Framework ESSENTIAL
·
A satisfactory Working with Children
Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
·
A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander
background DESIRABLE
·
Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC
requirements ESSENTIAL
How to apply for this job
A copy of the position description can be obtained
by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://gegac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-02-Koorie-Kare-Case-Worker-PD-Level-4.pdf
A copy of the position description can also be
obtained by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.
Applicants must address the
key selection criteria for shortlisting.
Any applications that have not addressed the key
selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to
HR@gegac.org.au.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 12 April 2026
No late applications will be considered (unless
under exceptional circumstances).
A valid Working with Children Check and Police
check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
“this advertisement is pursuant to the
‘special measures’ provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975
(Cth)”.
