Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Fixed term - full time
Posted
July 06, 2026
Job Description
THE ROLE
The Care Support Help Desk (CSHD) Worker reports to the CSHD Coordinator. The position works closely with Child Protection, Care Services, Kinship Engagement Teams, Out of Home Care Service providers and Peak organisations to support best outcomes for children in statutory care.
The CSHD provides critical support activities for children in all care types with a focus of children entering care. The CSHD improve the consistency and timeliness of information, supports and document sharing, particularly critical identity documents for children in care such as birth certificates and Medicare cards.
A dedicated phone line operates in each division as a contact point to assist carers to navigate care processes and assist in identifying placement vulnerabilities and escalate issues/concerns on behalf of carers to the most appropriate program/services.
The Care Support Help Desk Team provide support to unallocated kinship carers, through active outreach and providing vital ...
The Care Support Help Desk (CSHD) Worker reports to the CSHD Coordinator. The position works closely with Child Protection, Care Services, Kinship Engagement Teams, Out of Home Care Service providers and Peak organisations to support best outcomes for children in statutory care.
The CSHD provides critical support activities for children in all care types with a focus of children entering care. The CSHD improve the consistency and timeliness of information, supports and document sharing, particularly critical identity documents for children in care such as birth certificates and Medicare cards.
A dedicated phone line operates in each division as a contact point to assist carers to navigate care processes and assist in identifying placement vulnerabilities and escalate issues/concerns on behalf of carers to the most appropriate program/services.
The Care Support Help Desk Team provide support to unallocated kinship carers, through active outreach and providing vital ...
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