Senior Specialist in Child Protection Practices

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeExpert Full time $102,410 - $124,999

Child Protection Expert Lead

The role of the Child Protection Expert Lead is to provide high-level expertise and guidance to strengthen the skills and knowledge of child protection practitioners, promoting a culture that integrates evidence from research and critical reflection.

This involves undertaking specialist assessments and interventions, case reviews, appeals, and maintaining accurate case records. The successful candidate will work with children, their parents, families, and carers, as well as other professionals involved with clients of Child Protection.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead risk assessment and analysis: Identifies and analyzes patterns associated with risk assessment and articulates expert analysis to support practitioner skills.
  • Case planning review and case management: Effectively makes decisions in context of review and appeals and analyses case management across the team.
  • Critical inquiry: Implements strategies for continuous improvement using evidence-based frameworks across teams, programs, and practice, displaying broad thinking and drawing on research and literature to support evidence-informed practice.
  • Standardized reporting: Has expertise in utilizing information for the purpose of providing and interpreting standardized reports.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. If you have a passion for improving child protection practices, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements:

  • A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are essential requirements of this role.
  • Understanding of Aboriginal culture and an understanding of the legislative, policy, and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.

What We Offer:

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

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