Job description
- Ref code: 6556442
- Remote work opportunity – Majority Remote Work with small amount travel
- Full Time – Fixed Term 6 months Contract with the possibility of ongoing employment
- Do you have a passion for purpose? Transform lives as a Project Officer with UMFC!
- Flexibility! We understand the importance of work-life balance. UMFC offers flexible work options, allowing you to shape your career in a way that suits your life.
- Salary package that reflects your experience and dedication
- Majority Remote Work with small amount travel
The role
In the newly developed Project Officer position, you will work in collaboration with the Care Service team to review and rewrite the current Care Services Practice Manual. This exciting opportunity encompasses research, knowledge and relationship building to ascertain the imperative information that is needed to inform and underpin our work with vulnerable children, their families, carers and external partners.
Join a passionate, multidisciplinary team making a meaningful impact in our community and immerse yourself in a thriving organisation guided by a profound mission—to strengthen families and individuals, ultimately building vibrant and resilient communities.
Your Experience
To be eligible for this role, a tertiary qualification in social work, community services, social services or associated/relevant field is required. In addition, extensive experience in child protection or out of home care services and an understanding of trauma-informed practice would be highly advantageous.
Your demonstrated proficiency in crafting clear, concise, and effective written content and the ability to adapt writing style for different audiences while maintaining accuracy and coherence will be invaluable assets.
Your expertise in creating resources that support professionals to keep children first and foremost in our service system responses safe will be valuable to this role. Furthermore, you will ensure that our organisational policies and procedures are woven throughout the manual, including our client incident management system response, induction of new workers and our working partnership with DFFH.
For a confidential chat, contact Melinda Carlyle at [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer – Wodonga / Remote enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Ready to take the leap?
Embark on a fulfilling career journey with UMFC! To apply for this job and/or to download the PD please click on ‘Apply Now’ to be directed to our careers page, where you can upload your CV/resume and address the Key Selection Criteria.
Applications will be assessed upon receipt.
All employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and relevant ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check.
UMFC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
A full position description is attached below.