Child Protection Team Leader

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeRiskAssessment Full time

Key Responsibilities

The Child Protection Team Leader is accountable for the effective management and delivery of services. This includes overseeing resources, managing budgets, and coordinating case allocations for small teams of practitioners. The role requires the ability to endorse and review case plans to ensure the safety, stability, and development of children and young people.

The position involves collaboration with Senior Practitioners to enhance case practice, provide service excellence, and support other team members. Transportation of children is a requirement, necessitating a valid driver's license and willingness to travel, including regional areas. Occasional overnight work, evening, and early morning travel may be necessary to ensure child wellbeing.

A deep understanding of Aboriginal culture and legislative requirements, policy, and practice relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities is essential. This includes knowledge of the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and programs supporting its implementation in child protection practice.

Accountabilities Include:



  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia DFFH Child Protection Practitioner Full time $80,000 - $105,000 per year

    Working in Child Protection Intake, you will receive reports from members of the community regarding children that might be at risk. You will assess these reports and decide if further child protection investigation is required. You will also provide advice to the people who make these reports and, where appropriate, help families to access support...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $90,000 - $120,000

    Job Title: Child Protection Team Leader The Child Protection Team Leader plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, stability and development of children and young people. This involves effective service delivery, strategic resource management and collaboration with senior practitioners to strengthen case practice. Key Responsibilities:• Conduct...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeChildProtection Full time $97,492 - $124,932

    Job Title: Child Protection Team LeaderSummary: We are seeking a seasoned professional to manage our Intake team in Melbourne, focusing on effective service delivery and resource management.Key Responsibilities:Service Delivery Management: Oversee the delivery of high-quality services, ensuring efficient use of resources and effective case management.Team...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeChildProtection Full time $83,335 - $124,960

    Job Title: Child Protection ManagerThis role is for a skilled professional to manage and lead the Child Protection team, overseeing effective service delivery and resource management.The responsibilities include:Risk Assessment and AnalysisGather information through various sources and technologies to identify, articulate, and plan for risks relating to each...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

    About the Organisation:Our client is a major department of the Victorian State Government, they enable the continuing support of Victorian's by delivering services that focus on the recovery and growth of diverse communities within state. This department leads the way at a State level in providing opportunities within their key portfolios and by leading bold...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeProtection Full time $114,830 - $125,735

    We strive to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.Our key areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, family violence prevention, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans' affairs, women's services, and youth support.We work in various community-based settings across metropolitan,...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing Full time

    THE ROLEIn the context of a whole of community approach, Child Protection Practice Leaders have a specific statutory role in protecting children and young people from harm and promoting their rights and healthy development. The Child Protection Navigator is a Practice Leader Position dedicated to the Family Preservation and Reunification Response. The Child...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeRiskAssessment Full time $90,000 - $150,000

    Job Title: Child Protection ExpertWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Child Protection Expert to lead our team in developing effective strategies for safeguarding vulnerable children.The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of child protection practices and policies, with the ability to analyze complex situations and provide expert...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing Full time

    **THE ROLE**The Child Protection Team Manager is responsible for effective service delivery, managing resources and budget, cases awaiting allocation and small teams of practitioners. The Team Manager has the formal delegation to endorse and review case plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLegal Full time $90,000 - $120,000

    Job DescriptionSupport Child Protection TeamsChild Protection Paralegals perform a vital role in supporting court-related services to Child Protection teams. Reporting to the Managing Principal Solicitor, you will be co-located at the Dandenong child protection office and may be required to attend the Child Protection Litigation Office.The role involves...