Child Protection Practitioner
vor 11 Stunden
Job type: Ongoing - full time or part time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/CPP3AC12025
Job posted: 03/01/2025
Closes: 19/01/2025
Classification: CPP3
Salary Range: $76,817 - $93,275
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women, and youth.
The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
Being a Child Protection Practitioner means making real change to the lives of others – keeping children safe and families strong.
Child protection is a career that grows with you, offering a range of professional pathways and leadership development opportunities.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, then a career in child protection is for you.
Benefits of a career in Child Protection Include: 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 health initiatives.
Working in child protection, you will have access to a dedicated and free wellbeing support program specifically designed to support our child protection employees' mental health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities include, however are not limited to: Receiving reportsConducting investigationsIntervening, if it is assessed that a child needs care and protectionManaging cases, problem solving, and presenting matters to the Children's Court of Victoria as requiredSupervising children on child protection ordersDetermining case plans (including stability plans, cultural plans, and therapeutic treatment plans) for the safety and wellbeing of childrenDelivering case practice and case management services for children and young people who are either living with family or placed in out of home careKey Dates Candidates who are assessed as eligible are required to participate in a short one-way video interview.
Candidates who then progress to online psychometric and personality assessments are required to complete these by a set date, information will be provided to those candidates at this stage.
Online Assessment Centres will be delivered the week commencing Tuesday 28 January 2025 which will last for approximately 2 hours.
All new child protection employees to the department are required to complete one week of mandatory online training modules from 31 March 2025 and then attend a mandatory full-time five-week Practice Induction Program (PIP) from Tuesday 08 April 2025.
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 PIP in person, in Melbourne with accommodation, travel, and meals included.
Work Rights Eligibility Applicants must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen, Australian/New Zealand Permanent Resident, or hold a valid work visa.
Work rights eligibility will be checked at the initial stage of the recruitment process.If you are a current visa holder, please ensure you attach a PDF copy of your visa and a PDF copy (in colour) of your passport to your application as the department will complete a Visa Details Check (VEVO).
Photos are not accepted.Safety Screening Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and international police check (if required), misconduct screening, and two professional referee checks.Qualification checks will be conducted.Successful candidates must hold or be prepared to obtain a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check card and a valid Victorian Driver Licence prior to commencement with the department.How to Apply: Only applications received online and by the due date will be considered.You must attach a current resume and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the position and respond to the online questionnaire.Include your Official Academic Transcript or Unique Student Identifier Transcript for Diplomas achieved post 2015.Attachments can only be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf.
Photos are not accepted.Please do NOT attach copies of first aid certificates, driving licences, WWCC, or employer references.
If you progress to an offer of employment, you will be asked to provide additional documentation.Click 'Apply Now' below to submit your interest in this role.
For further information please visit the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing website: https://childprotectionjobs.dffh.vic.gov.au/ and also refer to the position description.
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