THE ROLE
The Practice Leader (Marram-Ngala Ganbu) Child Protection is responsible for providing expert case advice and case management to Aboriginal children and families with active matters before the Marram-Ngala Ganbu (Koori Family Hearing Day) within metro court locations. Marram-Ngala Ganbu seeks to provide a more effective, culturally appropriate, and just response for families through a court process that enables greater participation by family members and culturally informed decisions. The role works closely with child protection practitioners, legal practitioners, court staff and Magistrates. The Practice Leader assists the child protection workforce to prepare matters for court hearings and is a key voice of the department in court when matters are being heard.
The role will require leadership and demonstration of expertise through direct engagement with children, young people, families, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), Aboriginal-led Family Decisi...