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Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator

Mid levelFull-timeHybridMaroochydore QLD, AustraliaPosted 3 weeks agoVerified 3 weeks ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

This job is about leading the Foster Care Recruitment program at MacKillop Family Services, focusing on creating safe and nurturing homes for children and young people. The impact of this job is profound, as it shapes the futures of those in need by finding and supporting foster carers. The team values collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference from day one.

You'll be responsible for

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Leading and supporting the Foster Care Recruitment team

Coaching, supervising, and developing team members to ensure effective recruitment efforts.
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Overseeing the end-to-end recruitment process

Managing the screening, assessment, training, and approval of foster carers to ensure high-quality placements.
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Building strong partnerships with stakeholders

Collaborating with Child Safety Service Centres and community engagement teams to attract prospective foster carers.

Key criteria

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Relevant tertiary qualification

Degree in social work, community services, or similar field.

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Leadership experience

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams effectively.

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Carer recruitment experience

Proven experience in recruitment, assessment, and training of foster carers.

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5 criteria for this job
Relevant tertiary qualification
Degree in social work, community services, or similar field.

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Leadership experience
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams effectively.

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Carer recruitment experience
Proven experience in recruitment, assessment, and training of foster carers.

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Training delivery skills
Experience in facilitating training sessions or group workshops.

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Relationship-building ability
Strong skills in building connections with diverse communities and stakeholders.

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