Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

1 week ago

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

Location: Geelong

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: Community Services

Reference: VG/DFFH/SSG/00510890

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, LGBTQI+ 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.

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**An exciting opportunity exists for an Advanced Child Protection Practitioner to join our Intake team in Geelong.**

**THE ROLE**

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.

**DUTIES INCLUDE**
- receiving reports of alleged child maltreatment often by phone, correspondence, or face to face
- attending intake case conferences, where required
- conducting initial risk assessment based on report details
- conducting follow-up phone calls with professionals to verify and gather information in relation to reports
- referring cases, where applicable, to community service organisations.

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

**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

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. Please read in full prior to applying.

**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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