Child Welfare Specialist

4 days ago


Ballarat, Victoria, Australia beBeeManagement Full time $111,930 - $147,820

Job Title: Child Protection Team Manager

About the Role:

The Child Protection Team Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, stability, and development of children and young people. The position involves managing resources, budget, cases awaiting allocation, and small teams of practitioners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Effective service delivery
  • Managing resources and budget
  • Cases awaiting allocation
  • Leading planning, review, and management of their own and team members' case work
  • Risk assessment and analysis
  • Developing others

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy, and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities. A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel are also essential.

Accountabilities:

  1. Authorises plans and decisions in relation to risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation/intervention
  2. Led planning, review, and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements
  3. Encourages a learning environment for team members, promoting the need for gaining new knowledge, insights, and skills

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.



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