Child Protection Practitioners
Protecting our most vulnerable children from harm is one of the most important jobs you can do.
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: Department of Health and Human Services - Child Protection
Location: ACT
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-4291-4400
Fax: +61-2-9316-9780
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Detail information about job Child Protection Practitioners. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Benefit from ongoing learning and development
- Make a difference in vulnerable children’s lives
- Be challenged and rewarded every day
Protecting our most vulnerable children from harm is one of the most important jobs you can do. As a Child Protection Practitioner, you’ll:
- Make a difference in vulnerable children’s lives
- Benefit from ongoing learning and development
- Be challenged and rewarded every day
- Be based in Victoria
Skills and experience
We are looking for social work, psychology or welfare graduates as well as experienced child protection/child and family welfare professionals to join our teams. You must have a valid driver’s licence to be considered for this role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing children and young people whom are 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 complex cases, problem solving and presenting matters to the Children’s Court of Victoria as required
As a senior practitioner or team manager, you will also be accountable for supporting and developing child protection practitioners, whilst demonstrating expertise in case practice and supervision
Salary
Child Protection Practitioner (CPP3) $64,583 to $78,418
Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (CPP4) $79,955 to $90,716
Team Manager and Senior Child Protection Practitioner (CPP5) $92,253 to $111,619
There are various positions available across Victoria’s metropolitan and rural areas. To apply, visit childprotectionjobs.dhhs.vic.gov.au. For other DHHS and Victorian Government job opportunities, please visit careers.vic.gov.au