Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: CPP 4
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/759821
THE ROLE
As an effective Advanced Child Protection Practitioner your role will be receiving and assessing reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. You will undertake investigations and develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes.
As part of the Interstate Child Protection Team (ICPT) you will undertake statutory case management for children who reside interstate and are subject to Victorian Child Protection Orders. You will work with ILOs and coordinate with the residing state to ensure Case Work Assistance is in place and that stability and case planning objectives are achieved including progressing interstate Order Transfers, Permanent Care assessments and PCOs, or alternative permanency pathways.
The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions and interstate is essential. There may be the requirement to work overnight and, travel in evenings and early mornings. On occasions, additional hours may be required to ensure the wellbeing of children.
You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.
This role supports the safeguarding of children which includes the inherent requirement to review, read, analyse and record sensitive child protection information including historical and current risks and child safety concerns.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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This role requires a Working with Children Check.
Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply on
line. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.