Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: CPP 3
Occupation: Child protection
Location: Gippsland
Reference: VG/OGAR032026
Locations: Outer Gippsland areas: Sale and Bairnsdale.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, then a career in child protection is for you.
There are multiple positions available in Outer Gippsland Bairnsdale and Sale offices. In Outer Gippsland you will find some of Victoria's finest offerings – from restaurants and cafes to scenic mountain ranges, pristine beaches, beautiful wetlands, temperate rainforests, seasonal access to snowfields and many other beautiful places.
To find out more about living in beautiful Outer Gippsland, Click the link for a 1-minute video or spend a little more time viewing the 10-minute video showing all of Gippsland's hidden wonders.
Child protection employees who reside and work in the Outer Gippsland are eligible for the child protection retention payments of $2,500 paid on 1 July 2026 and 2027, and 1 January 2027.
If you are interested in relocating to Sale or Bairnsdale, you may be eligible for relocation supports including up to $4,000 for relocation costs, assistance with short term accommodation and securing longer term housing.
In Outer Gippsland, your onboarding will be supported through a tailored 12-month New Employee Support and Training program that has been specifically designed for Outer Gippsland Child Protection Practitioners to set you up for success in your role.
Working in Child Protection:
Child protection work is interesting, challenging, busy and fulfilling and involves analytical skills. You will be working in collaboration with families, Community Sector Organisations and professionals to develop and implement effective plans for children.
Entry level roles for child protection practitioners allows you to gain an excellent experience across the child and family services system. You will manage a variety of cases and issues increasing in complexity with your experience, while changing the immediate future of at-risk children and their families.
Key responsibilities for Beginning Child Protection Practitioner, include but are not limited to:
Qualifications
To work in child protection in Victoria, you must hold a relevant qualification in social work, welfare, psychology or community services. You can find out more at this link Child protection jobs - requirements and eligibility | vic.gov.au .
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.
More information on the benefits in working with child protection can be found on our webpage Department of Families Fairness and Housing Victoria | Child protection
Successful candidates will attend a full-time mandatory five-week Practice Induction Program (PIP). PIP is designed to provide new staff to the child protection program with the necessary practice knowledge and skills relating to the role.
Successful candidates will be required to attend the PIP training in person in Melbourne. Travel/accommodation arrangements may be included 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:
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Applications will close midnight on Sunday 05 April 2026.