Team Manager Child Protection
2 weeks ago
**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time
**Salary**: $124,888 - $136,747
**Grade**:CPP 5.2
**Occupation**:Child protection
**Location**:Melbourne - Southern suburbs
**Reference**:VG/DFFH/00382628
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 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.
**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
- Critical inquiry: leads planning, review and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements
**Please open the position description to read more.**
**A SPECIAL MEASU**RE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE**
**This role requires a Working with Children Check.**
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.
**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 3 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
- 20 August 2025
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