Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $128,631
Grade: CPP 5
Occupation: Child protection
Location: Gippsland
Reference: VG/SEPT26SCPPOGA
You're Needed in Gippsland - Senior Child Protection Practitioner roles:
You'll be part of a team where you'll have opportunities to learn, grow and make a positive difference.
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. Department vehicles are used to support this role.
Key responsibilities for Senior Child Protection Practitioner, include:
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Benefits:
New starters in Outer Gippsland Area
We've created a program to support you in your new role. The New Starter Employee Support and Training program runs for 12 months. It offers tailored support to help you build your skills and confidence in the role.
You'll learn:
You will continue to receive ongoing support in the role to help you succeed.
Career opportunities
You will be able to access the same career opportunities in regional locations as if you were in metropolitan locations. You will have full access to the range of wellbeing and development programs.
Relocating to Gippsland
The department may offer relocation support to help with your move for this role. This will allow you to focus on settling in and getting started in your new role.
Retention allowance
You will be able to access the Child Protection Retention Allowance mentioned in the benefits. This is available once you are working and living in Gippsland. Visit the regional benefits web page for more information.
DFFH welcomes applications from suitably qualified temporary visa holders. Successful candidates may be eligible for employer sponsorship under SID482 visa. More information at Child protection jobs - Child protection jobs – international recruitment | vic.gov.au
Skills and experience required:
How to Apply:
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Applications are open from 28 September 2026 and close at 11:59pm on 26 October 2026
Please ensure you have uploaded Mandatory Application Documents (Your application will not be progressed without these documents)
* If you have full registration or membership with a Social Work Board or Association within or outside Australia, please attach a copy.
Important Information:
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Successful candidates are required to attend 5 week mandatory practice induction program.
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