Work Type: Various
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: CPP 5
Occupation: Child protection
Location: Various
Reference: VG/TMCPP5
Currently we have vacancies in the following locations:
If you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people, a career in child protection is for you. As an essential worker, you'll have an opportunity to make real changes in communities, keeping children and young people safe and families strong. You'll find it challenging, rewarding and always changing.
In this role, you will work for the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. You will work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
The role
Child protection practitioners work for the Victorian Government. They investigate the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at risk. They receive and assess reports of alleged child abuse and neglect from the community.
Child protection practitioners work within a statutory environment where they must exercise legal delegations and functions pursuant to the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005. The statutory nature of the work requires:
There are multiple vacancies at the Team Manager level. These roles:
are responsible for effective service delivery, managing resources and budget, and cases awaiting allocation
have the formal delegation to endorse and review case plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people.
Working in child protection in a regional location is a unique and rewarding opportunity. It offers a different experience and sense of pride knowing that you are having a positive impact on children and young people, and families in your community where you live.
Career op portunities available in regional locations are the same as those in metropolitan locations.
You will have full access to the range of wellbeing and development programs, plus you may be eligible for the regional retention allowance of $2,500 paid twice yearly.
Why work for child protection
In this vital role you will be making a difference to communities across Victoria. Along with an annual salary of $124,888 to $136,747 and 11.5% superannuation you will receive:
You'll have the chance to grow your skillset in a supportive environment for a lifelong career.
Read more about the benefits of joining child protection.
What we're looking for
Working in child protection requires a combination of:
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: