Child Protection Specialist

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeChildProtection Full time $72,000 - $104,000
Job Title: Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

As an experienced professional in child protection, your role is to receive and assess reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. You will undertake thorough investigations and develop comprehensive plans to ensure safety, stability, and development of children and young people, promoting the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Risk assessment and analysis: effectively work with complex cases, providing guidance and support to colleagues to understand and apply relevant frameworks.
  • Case planning review and case management: coordinate and lead planning, review, and management of own casework, ensuring effective outcomes.
  • Critical inquiry: use outcomes from critical inquiry to enhance existing knowledge and skills, supporting and advising others to apply evidence-based frameworks to resolve issues.
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • The role involves transportation of children; therefore, a valid driver's license and willingness to travel are essential. There may be a requirement to work overnight and travel in evenings and early mornings. Additional hours may be required to ensure the wellbeing of children.
  • Understanding of Aboriginal culture and knowledge of legislative, policy, and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and related programs.
  • A Working with Children Check is required for this position. Further information on obtaining this check can be found online.
How to Apply:

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in various formats. A CV and Cover Letter outlining suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria are required. Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or hold a valid work permit or visa. Pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening, may be required.

Further Information:

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit the official government website.

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