Advanced Child Protection Practitioner
4 days ago
The North Division Child Protection Branch prides itself on its commitment to making children safe, supporting stronger families, and protecting future generations. Our specialist practitioners located within our Preston office service a diverse client base and are dedicated to delivering high-quality services to vulnerable children and families.
- Metro location
- Supportive and innovative team approach with quality supervision
- Highly rewarding career opportunities and professional pathways
North East Melbourne Area (NEMA) are currently recruiting Advanced Child Protection Practitioners (CPP4) in case management, contracted case management and investigation and response to join their highly motivated workforce in their Northern Metro office. Applicants with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality services to vulnerable children and families are urgently required.
You will be provided with a range of professional pathways that support your personal growth and development along with access to qualified support networks (EAP).
Position Summary
The Advanced Child Protection Practitioner receives and assesses reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. They undertake investigations and develop 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. This may include taking matters to court.
Mandatory Requirements
- A current valid driver's licence
- A valid Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- A recognised Social Work degree, a similar welfare or behavioural related degree or an ACWA accredited Diploma of Community Services.
For more information on the accountabilities and key selection criteria for the role please refer to the Position Description attached.
Please note Job reference - 1171695NEMA
Being a Child Protection Practitioner means making real change to the lives of our communities most vulnerable children and families.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy (Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Subject to exceptions, only employees or other workplace participants with up-to-date vaccination status (see definitions section of the policy) against COVID-19 and who provide evidence of their Vaccination Status are permitted to work for the department outside their ordinary place of residence. For this role, you are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to commencement. Please refer to the above link for more information.
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. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
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