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Form of workChild Protection Practitioners
Joining the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) as a Child Protection Practitioner (CPP3) is the first step in a rewarding career where you will personally be making a significant improvement to the quality of life for some of Victorian's most at-risk children.
This is your opportunity to obtain thorough experience and exposure across the entire child welfare process, dealing with a variety of complex matters from beginning to end.
Key Responsibilities Include, however are not limited to:
- Assessing children and young people in need of protection.
- Conducting risk assessments and investigations.
- Working collaboratively with families, community services organisations and other professionals to develop and implement effective plans for children.
- Managing cases, problem solving and presenting matters to the Children's Court of Victoria as required.
- Working collaboratively with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice.
- Provide effective service delivery and support other practitioners.
Benefits of a career in Child Protection Include:
- Secure employment
- Competitive salary
- Professional development
- Study leave
- Work-life-balance
- Generous leave entitlements
In this role your social work or welfare qualifications will be welcomed into a supportive and hard-working team who share a common goal.
To be a Child Protection Practitioner you will need a current and valid driver's licence and have completed relevant qualification.
COVID 19 VaccinationThe department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
How to Apply:
Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume.
Click 'Apply Now' below to submit your interest in this role.
For further information please visit the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing website: https://childprotectionjobs.dffh.vic.gov.au/
For more information on these positions please contact Chandler Macleod via email on ***************@chandlermacleod.com
How to Apply:
Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter, copy of qualification and a current resume.
Please note: For this role, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review our Careers Page. This page provides information on the department's recruitment and pre-employment screening processes. Selected candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening ncluding a national police check and misconduct screening.
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