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1. As a child safe organisation, we undertake a range of pre-employment screening checks to ensure all candidates are suitable to work for Meli. This includes reference checks (including your current or most recent employer) and probity checks (National Police Check; International Police Check, where required; and Working with Children Check or VIT registration).
   By submitting this job application, you acknowledge and accept Meli’s processes related to pre-employment screening checks.
   
   Please select which statement below best describes your right to work in Australia*

   1. I am an Australian or New Zealand citizen
   2. I am not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, but I do hold a valid work visa for Australia
   3. I do not hold a valid work visa for Australia
2. Are you a current or previous employee, student, or volunteer of Meli or one of its founding agencies (Bethany Group or BCYF)? If yes, please select from the options below. * Currently work at Meli Previously worked at Meli or a founding agency Currently on student placement at Meli Previously completed student placement at Meli or a founding agency Currently a volunteer at Meli Previously volunteered at Meli or a founding agency None of the above
3. Gender Identity *

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4. Are you Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? *

   1. Yes, Aboriginal
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   5. I would rather not specify
5. Do you speak a language(s) other than English? *

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7. Key Selection Criteria

   
   The following prompts are the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description. Please answer each prompt to the best of your ability.
   
   Do you hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Welfare Studies, Alcohol and Other Drugs, or a related field? Please outline your qualifications and relevant experience.*
8. Describe your experience managing complex cases, including advocacy, counselling, therapeutic interventions, and family support. How do you apply the Best Interests Framework in your practice?*
9. Building trust with children, young people, and families is essential in this role. Can you share an example of how you have engaged with a client using empathy and cultural sensitivity?*
10. Strong risk and needs assessment skills are crucial for ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing. Describe a time when you identified and responded to a risk concern. How did you collaborate with care teams and external services to achieve the best outcome?*