Kinship Case Manager

Organisation Overview:

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative (RAC) is recognised as a leader among Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, maintaining a high profile in the public and private sectors across research, consultancy, policy development, and partnerships. RAC operates in a culturally appropriate, sensitive, community-controlled environment that maintains a holistic approach to service provision and emphasises the importance of family and community.

RAC has been a resource, service provider and enabler of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Greater Shepparton region since 1980. RAC is a cooperative working to provide a range of supports and services including:

• Health and wellbeing
• Positive aging and disability services
• Community services
• Asset and infrastructure services
• Corporate services

RAC has an annual budget of $19 million and a workforce of approximately 230 people. RAC is a significant employer and economic contributor to the region and plays a high profile leadership role as one of the larger Aboriginal organisations in Australia. RAC is committed to ensuring the Aboriginal people in the Goulburn Valley have certainty of access to community-controlled services.

Role Purpose:

The primary responsibility of the Kinship Case Manager is to provide support to children placed into statutory
kinship care placements contracted to RAC. In this role, you will ensure their ongoing safety, stability, and
developmental needs are met.
Your tasks will include completing all case management tasks and reporting requirements, such as court reports,
quarterly reports to DFFH, carer assessments, and when necessary, undertake permanent care assessments.

Employment Conditions:

• All staff are required to sign a confidentiality agreement on appointment to the organisation
• Probationary / qualifying periods apply to all new positions
• All staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct of the Co-operative (available to view)
• All staff are required to follow the policies and procedures to the department and the Co-operative (manuals are available to view)
• A commitment to equal opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices is required
• Salary packaging is available to permanent part time and full-time staff
• Tenure of positions at Rumbalara will be tied to existing contracted funding arrangements

About You
To excel in this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
• Case management or case work experience with families and children.
• High standard of confidentiality and compliance.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks.
• Collaboration skills and the ability to work with stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Engagement skills and understanding of kinship care challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and meet deadlines.
• A recognised Social Work degree, a similar qualification in welfare, or a recognised Diploma of
Community Services work or a similar qualification.

What We Offer:
• Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award Level 4 Pay Point 1
• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
• Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC
day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance when
applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
• Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
• Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.