Senior Child Protection Practitioner

1 day ago

Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness & Housing Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

THE ROLE

To be an effective Senior Child Protection Practitioner, you will have a strong sense of social justice and understand that families are complex, with their own unique histories. Importantly, you will be able to collaborate with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners in the development of plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people.

At the CPP5.1 Senior Practitioner level, you will supervise team members in daily tasks through a structured and supportive learning program. This role will hold a caseload commensurate with supervisory responsibilities.

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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Critical assessment and reflection
  • Engaging others
  • Delivering results
  • Leading and inspiring

This role requires a Working with Children Check.

Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here:  

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

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. 

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

  • CPP4 Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC Full time $97,955 - $111,142 per year

    Advanced Child Protection Practitioner – Central After Hours (CAHS), Box HillMake the decision to pursue a fulfilling professional career and make a difference in vulnerable children's lives. Our Central After Hours (CAHS) teams have ongoing part time vacancies available, offering 38 hours per fortnight, based in Box Hill Salary: CPP4: $97,955 -...

  • Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

    7 days ago

    Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    THE ROLEAs an effective Advanced Child Protection Practitioner your role will be receiving and assessing reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. You will 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...

  • Senior CPP

    1 week ago

    Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    THE ROLEThe Senior Child Protection Practitioner (Community Based) is an outposted child protection position that will work as a part of a team from the Support and Safety Hub (Hubs) in the local area. The position will report to the Team Manager (Support and Safety Hubs). The position will be required to, at times, attend the local Child Protection office...

  • Salaried General Practitioner

    1 day ago

    Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year

    General Practitioner and Medical Lead Healesville GP Clinic Fractional - Permanent appointment EFT Clinical, 0.2 non clinical)Healesville GP Clinic co-located on site at Healesville HospitalCulture of learning and improvement | Partner in care at a leading health serviceWe are seeking an enthusiastic and capable General Practitioner to join our GP clinic...

  • Adolescent Family Services Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Uniting Vic Full time

    Permanent Full time position Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits A rewarding position that aims to create lasting positive change. Your new role The Adolescent Family Services suite of programs provides time-limited, tailored support to young people aged 12-17 years and their families or carers.Our focus is on...

  • Administration Officer, Child Protection, Inner Eastern Melbourne Area

    3 weeks ago

    Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing VIC Full time

    THE ROLEThe Administration Officer provides assistance to the Child Protection program and will be responsible for a range of key tasks from preparation of high-level correspondence, complaint management, diary management, meeting preparation, minute taking, coordination and management of a range of secretariat and administrative support functions.Pivotal to...

  • Orange Door Team Leader

    3 days ago

    Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Uniting Vic Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Permanent Full-time position | Based at Box HillIncrease fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefitsMentor and support team members to achieve positive and effective outcomes for children and families.Your new roleAs Team Leader, you will be responsible for the management and coordination of an Integrated team as well as the...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government Full time

    Overview Work Type: Ongoing - Part-timeSalary: Salary not specifiedGrade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4Occupation: Health and allied healthLocation: Melbourne - Eastern suburbsReference: 1492503Location Profile Lilydale Heights College is a single campus co-educational 7 to 12 College located in the northern area of Lilydale.Established in 1970,...

  • Senior People Experience Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Knox City Council Full time

    Senior People Experience Partner Lead with Purpose.Partner with Impact.We are looking for a new Senior People Experience Partnerto join our energetic People, Culture and Development team.This is a leadership role that blends strategic HR partnering with team development, enabling you to make a meaningful impact across our Organisation.Reporting to the Head...

  • Senior Mental Health Clinician

    5 days ago

    Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

    Senior Clinician ICYMHS Central East Specialist Child TeamPermanent Full Time | 5 week's annual leave + monthly day offBox Hill | Close to the train station, shops, cafesOpportunities for career and professional development | Be part of our supportive and dynamic teamEastern HealthEastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We...