Child Protection

2 weeks ago

Geelong, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

Location: Geelong

Job type: Ongoing - full time or part time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $129,379 - $151,259

Occupation: Community Services

Reference: VG/DFFH/WWD/530935

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, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

The Deputy Area Operations Manager is responsible for operational management across the local area including financial, budget, HR and performance management of staff, high profile case reviews and completion of ministerial briefings. The position leads practice to develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes.

The position will work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders and directly supervises the Child Protection Team Managers and Practice Leaders in the local area.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide authoritative and strategic advice and professional expertise to the Child Protection Area Operations Manager/Assistant Director.
- Monitor and manage an area based child protection program, including key business and financial metrics and key performance indicators within the local area to ensure that program targets, performance objectives and statutory responsibilities are met, delivering effective service delivery.
- Establish, manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and demonstrate expert skills in the management of staff, including Team Managers and Practice Leaders.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**COVID-19 VACCINATION**
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current **ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice**, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

**HOW TO APPLY**

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.

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