Urgent Search: Senior Child Protection Practitioner

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.

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

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (https://www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Child Protection Practitioner to join our Intake Practice Team on an ongoing, full time basis, based in Dandenong.

In this role you will be responsible for supervising team members in daily tasks through a structured and supportive learning program in addition to managing a case load. You will work closely with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice and provide effective service delivery to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people.

Essential to your success will be a recognised Social Work or Welfare related qualification or equivalent, as well as a strong sense of social justice and an understanding that families are complex, with their own unique histories. The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel, including to country regions is essential. There may be a requirement to work overnight and travel in the evenings and early mornings. On occasions, additional hours may be required, including weekends to ensure the wellbeing of children.

In return you will benefit from excellent learning and development opportunities and access to employee wellbeing initiatives, as well as an additional 5 days annual leave per year and access to salary packaging resulting in tax savings

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- 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

- Developing others: facilitates staff coaching, mentoring and practice development and provides leadership; offers secondary consultation and live supervision

Please open the position description to read more.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.
Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check
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 must 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 Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (https://www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 11.59pm

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