Join the Kalwun Team - Make a Real Impact in Community!
* This is an identified position, applicants must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person *
Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd, a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation, is calling on passionate changemakers to join our Family Participation Program team.
Whether you’re delivering frontline services, supporting our community behind the scenes, or helping to strengthen cultural connections, your work will make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across South East Queensland. Kalwun offers a wide range of programs across health, community, and family services, all grounded in culture, care, and connection.
About the role
The Family Connections Convenor plays a vital role in the family led decision making process, supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and their families.
What you'll be doing
- Manage and coordinate the family led decision making meetings as required.
- Ensure the family led decision making process is facilitated in accordance with legislative principles and funding agreement requirements.
- Prepare people to participate in family meetings, including ensuring that all participants have a clear understanding of the purpose of the family led meeting.
- Manage conflict that may occur within the family led decision making process.
- Liaise with relevant internal staff, stakeholders and the department
- Assist families in developing family led plans for submission to the department.
- Maintain accurate records of case plans and other relevant information in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Build respectful and professional relationships with service users, agencies, partners, community, colleagues, elders and clients
About You
You’re someone who:
- Builds strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Brings experience in convening family meetings
- Is passionate about making a positive impact and supporting others with heart and purpose
Essential selection criteria
- Minimum Certificate IV qualification or higher in Social Work/Human Services or relevant field.
- Minimum 12 months of meeting convening experience or similar
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage and extensive community and cultural connectedness.
- Experience appropriate to the role and qualification relevant to the Human Services sector.
- An awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures and the historical and contemporary issues relevant to the needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, and proven capacity to communicate appropriately
- A demonstrated thorough knowledge of child protection issues, legislation and requirements and relevant issues specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families
- Conflict resolution, preventative planning and time management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, use of contemporary office equipment and data entry.
Requirements
- A Blue Card for working with children ('No Card No Start' policy applies)
- National police check
- Current drivers' license.
- LCS2 clearance withing 3 months of commencing employment (this is a risk-assessed role under the Child Protection Act 1999)
- *IDENTIFIED POSITION - To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. A Confirmation of Aboriginality will need to be provided.
What we offer
Kalwun values the contributions of all staff and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted, included and welcomed. Our Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive salary of $92,000 + super per annum
- Salary sacrifice of $15,900 per annum which can significantly increase your take home pay, plus meal and entertainment expenses of $2,650
- Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community
- 5 weeks annual leave + extra paid personal leave
- A workplace where mob lead the way.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply
Send us your CV and a short cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Together, let’s build stronger futures for our kids, our families, and our communities.
