Cpp4 Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142

**Grade**:CPP 4

**Occupation**:Child protection

**Location**:Melbourne

**Reference**:VG/CPP4R7INTAKE

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
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
- Working in Intake Services, you will receive reports from members of the community regarding children that might be at risk. You will assess these reports and decide if further child protection investigation is required. You will also provide advice to the people who make these reports and, where appropriate, help families to access support services.
- We have multiple opportunities available:

- 4 Ongoing full-time opportunities in Box Hill and Dandenong
- 4 Fixed term, full time (X 1 based in Dandenong until 14/11/2025, X 1 based in Dandenong ending 12/12/2025, x 1 based in Dandenong ending 30/01/2026, X 1 based Box Hill ending 02/03/2026)
- 2 Ongoing full-time roles based in Geelong
- 2 Fixed term, full time opportunities based in Geelong. 1 vacancy is until 05/06/2026, 1 until 31/07/2026
- 4 Fixed term, full time roles based in Preston, X 1 until 31/12/2025, X 1 until 11/01/2026, X 1 until 14/01/2026, X 1 until 15/05/2026)

Child protection work is rewarding, fulfilling, challenging and demanding. We're looking for professionals who are confident and resilient, with a strong sense of social justice. You must be empathetic and open to change when working collaboratively with families and other professionals. While there is a need for the understanding of therapy-based skills and referrals to these services, a great deal of case work involves statutory investigation, analysis and critical thinking.
- You can read more about child protection on our website.

**Benefits of a career in Child Protection**
- As a Victorian government employee, you will have access to a broad range of benefits and entitlements. These include access to professional development opportunities through training programs, peer support networks and access to a dedicated and free wellbeing and a support program specifically designed to support our child protection employee's mental health and wellbeing. Learn about the benefits and entitlements of being a child protection practitioner.

**Assessment Stages and Key Dates**
- If shortlisted for a CPP4 role, you will be required to undertake online psychometric and personality assessments by a set date.
- Commencement Dates: All new child protection employees to the department are required to complete one week of mandatory online training modules from Monday 22 September 2025.
- Following this, it is mandatory to attend the full-time five-week Practice Induction Program (PIP) commencing on Tuesday 30 September 2025. PIP is designed to provide new staff to the child protection program with the necessary practice of knowledge and skills relating to the role.
- How to Apply: Please read about requirements and eligibility prior to applying. Working in child protection requires mandatory minimum qualifications.

- Applications close Thursday 17 July 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 3 July 2025