Team Manager Child Protection

3 days ago

Preston, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

THE ROLE
3 Fixed-term positions available
- 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 young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes. The position will work collaboratively with the Senior Child Protection Practitioners to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners.
- The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions is essential. There may be the requirement to work overnight and, travel in evenings and early mornings. Occasionally, additional hours may be required including weekends, to ensure the wellbeing of children.
- You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Risk assessment and analysis: authorises plans and decisions in relation to risk assessment, analysis and mitigation/intervention
- Case planning review and case management: leads planning, review and management of their own and team members' case work
- Child-centred and family-focused relationship-based practice: provides oversight and leads practice that is child-centred and family-focused; leads and articulates the department's position at meetings and forums, using a conciliatory approach, focusing on client safety and wellbeing
- Collaboration: establishes and maintains strong relationships with their team, colleagues and other stakeholders
- Problem solving: creates an environment that allows for proactive and shared problem solving, supporting the team to use their strengths to resolve issues

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COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
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