Senior Child Protection Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing Full time

Senior Child Protection Practitioner – Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing

Overview

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. You will collaborate with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and 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, so a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in-country regions and interstate, 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.

You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.

Accountabilities
  • Risk assessment and analysis: further develops and coaches others in their understanding of risk assessment and analysis
  • Case planning review and case management: provides case planning advice, guidance and support to others; directly supports and inputs into cases where there is unacceptable risk to the child
  • Critical inquiry: leads planning, review and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements
Required checks and application

This role requires a Working with Children Check. Further advice on obtaining this check can be found on the Victoria government site. 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 the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria – Jobs page.

Additional details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Other

Industry: Consumer Services


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