Deputy Area Operations Manager

2 days ago

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

**THE ROLE**

The Deputy Area Operations Manager is responsible for operational management across the local area including financial, budget, HR and performance management of staff, high profile case reviews and completion of ministerial briefings. The position leads practice to 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.

The position works collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders and directly supervises the local area Child Protection Team Managers and Practice Leaders.

The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions is essential. There may be the requirement to work overnight and, travel in evenings and early mornings. On occasions, additional hours may be required to ensure the wellbeing of children.

You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Risk assessment and analysis: proactively identifies and analyses patterns associated with risk assessment and competently and autonomously exercises delegations.
- Case planning review and case management: effectively makes decisions in context of review and appeals and analyses case management across the team and broader area.
- Critical inquiry: utilising expert knowledge and evidence-based frameworks implements strategies for continuous improvement and emerging issues across the team and broader area.
- Standardised reporting: has expertise in utilising information for the purpose of providing and interpreting standardised reports.
- Business operations: understands the organisation's current and future role and applies this to consider the ramifications of issues and long-term impacts on the workforce and clients.
- Evaluating and delivering program improvements: creates and sustains productive strategic relationships.

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**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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