Child Protection Area Ops Lead – Melbourne

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The 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.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check required.
• Understanding Aboriginal culture and related policy requirements in child protection practice.

Responsibilities

• Operational management across local area including financial, budget, HR and staff performance management, high profile case reviews and ministerial briefings.
• Lead practice to develop plans ensuring safety, stability and development of children and young people and achievement of case plan objectives within timeframes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government, industry and community to deliver outcomes and targets.
• Represent the department at industry forums, inter-agency committees and government bodies to implement policy and initiatives.
• Demonstrate expert people and resource management to ensure delivery of a quality child protection program.
• Supervise other Child Protection roles in the local area and coordinate travel as required.

Job description

The 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.