Child Protection Paralegal Officer

6 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $79,122 - $96,073

**Grade**:VPS 3

**Occupation**:Legal

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/703138

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
backgrounds and abilities..

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
**THE ROLE**

Child Protection Paralegal Officers perform a critical role in supporting the delivery of court-related services to Child Protection teams. Reporting to the Managing Principal Solicitor of the divisional child protection litigation team, you will be co located at the Dandenong child protection office and may be required to attend the Child Protectin Litigation Office at 3/456 Lonsdale Street Melbourne.
- The role provides support to child protection practitioners across the service delivery area of Southern Melbourne and works alongside child protection practitioners and lawyers. You will provide wide ranging legal administrative and litigation support functions to assist child protection practitioners in the preparation of matters before the Family Division of the Children's Court of Victoria. This may include preparing and filing court documents, witness summons, communication with court registries, other legal professionals including Victoria Legal Aid and liaising with potential witnesses. Attention to detail and teamwork underpin success in this role as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**

Under the supervision of the Managing Principal Solicitor, assist the Child Protection program with court related tasks including:

- Drafting and reviewing legal documents, forms, and correspondence
- Redaction of confidential material in departmental records
- Providing information and support on case preparation for contested hearings, including liaising with witnesses, and
- Liaising with Children's Court registries

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**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.

- Applications close Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 16 July 2025

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