Child Protection Practitioners

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Protecting our most vulnerable children from harm is one of the most important jobs you can do.

Summary about this job

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services

Company: Department of Health and Human Services - Child Protection

Location: Auckland

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-7-887-2508

Fax: +64-4-803-2568

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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

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