Team Leader Child Protection Administration Team
1 week ago
**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time
**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142
**Grade**:VPS 4
**Occupation**:Administration
**Location**:Melbourne - Southern suburbs
**Reference**:VG/DFFH/COPL/382589A
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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**THE ROLE**
The Team Leader is responsible for managing the Child Protection Administration Support Team. This includes leading, developing and coaching the team, maintaining administrative procedures, workloads and providing support on a range of services required for the ongoing operations of the Child Protection Program.
- Working within a statutory framework, Child Protection provides child-centred, family-focused services to protect children and young people from significant harm caused by abuse or neglect within the family and aims to make sure that children and young people receive services to deal with the effect of abuse and neglect on their wellbeing and development.
**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Manage the allocation of resources within and the outputs required of the work area.
- Effectively supervise and provide leadership to a team of employees by:
- modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values
- supporting individuals to achieve their potential while maximising their contribution to achieve their goals and outcomes
- where relevant, support specific improvement objectives in annual improvement plans relating to the area of responsibility
- building and maintaining positive relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation.
**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 Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11.59pm
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- 1 August 2025
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