Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: CPP 4
Occupation: Child protection
Location: Various
Reference: VG/CPP40825INTAKE
Working in Child Protection Intake, you will receive reports from members of the community regarding children that might be at risk. You will assess these reports and decide if further child protection investigation is required. You will also provide advice to the people who make these reports and, where appropriate, help families to access support services.
We have multiple opportunities available:
Child protection work is rewarding, fulfilling, challenging and demanding. We're looking for professionals who are confident and resilient, with a strong sense of social justice. You must be empathetic and open to change when working collaboratively with families and other professionals. While there is a need for the understanding of therapy-based skills and referrals to these services, a great deal of case work involves statutory investigation, analysis and critical thinking.
You can read more about child protection on our website.
Benefits of a career in Child Protection
As a Victorian government employee, you will have access to a broad range of benefits and entitlements. These include access to professional development opportunities through training programs, peer support networks and access to a dedicated and free wellbeing and a support program specifically designed to support our child protection employee's mental health and wellbeing. Learn about the benefits and entitlements of being a child protection practitioner.
Assessment Stages and Key Dates
If shortlisted for a CPP4 role, you will be required to undertake online psychometric and personality assessments as below:
Successful candidates will be required to attend the PIP training in person in Melbourne. Travel/accommodation arrangements may be include d for regional candidates.
Note: preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including national police check, international police check (if required), misconduct screening, qualification checks and two professional reference checks.
How to Apply: Please read about requirements and eligibility prior to applying. Working in child protection requires mandatory minimum qualifications.