Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $166,938
Grade: CPP 6
Occupation: Child protection
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/00521131
THE ROLE
The Deputy Area Operations Manager is responsible for operational management across the local area including financial, budget, HR and performance management of staff, high profile case reviews and completion of ministerial briefings. The position leads practice to 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.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Critical assessment and reflection
Risk assessment and analysis: proactively identifies and analyses patterns associated with risk assessment and competently and autonomously exercises delegations.
Case planning review and case management: effectively makes decisions in context of review and appeals and analyses case management across the team and broader area.
Critical inquiry: utilising expert knowledge and evidence-based frameworks implements strategies for continuous improvement and emerging issues across the team and broader area.
Standardised reporting: has expertise in utilising information for the purpose of providing and interpreting standardised reports.
Reflective Practice: promotes practice quality and consistency through practical solutions to time-management issues and supports managers to establish a reflective practice culture in their teams.
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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 online. 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.