Work Type: Various
Salary: $116,413 - $128,631
Grade: CPP 5
Occupation: Child protection
Location: Various
Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/CPP5SCPP
Senior Child Protection Practitioner - Multiple opportunities available
The role
To be an effective Senior Child Protection Practitioner, you will have a strong sense of social justice and understand that families are complex, with their own unique histories. Importantly, you will be able to collaborate with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners in the development of plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people.
At the CPP5.1 Senior Practitioner level, you will supervise team members in daily tasks through a structured and supportive learning program. This role will hold a caseload commensurate with supervisory responsibilities.
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 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.
Key responsibilities for Senior Child Protection Practitioner, include but are not limited to:
Please see position description for further detail about the role. You can read more about child protection on our website.
Why work for child protection
Along with an annual salary of $116,413 - $128,631 and 12% superannuation you will receive:
Read more about the benefits of joining child protection.
To work in child protection, you will need:
Are you ready to join us?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career apply online and provide the following documents in word format or PDF only:
To help you prepare, the recruitment journey is outlined here: Child protection jobs - recruitment journey | vic.gov.au
Practice Induction Program (PIP)
All new Child Protection practitioners are required to complete mandatory, full-time five-week Practice Induction Program (PIP). This training is designed to provide new employees with the necessary practic e of knowledge and skills relating to the role. This is delivered online and in person with attendance in Melbourne required for some week blocks. Regional employees will be supported with travel and accommodation arrangements.
DFFH welcomes applications from suitably qualified temporary visa holders. Successful candidates may be eligible for employer sponsorship under SID482 visa. More information available at Child protection jobs – international recruitment | vic.gov.au
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.