Child Protection Case Practice Support Specialist

of; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Practice Support Worker (CPP2) opportunities are located across Victoria. The role supports child protection through visits, transport and case tasks to safeguard children's best interests.

Applicants must hold a valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel; overnight or early-morning shifts may occur. Some periods may require extended hours to support children's wellbeing; lifting may be needed. Salary: $62,742–$77,430 per year, plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Facilitating contact visits and transporting children to services as part of case support duties.
• Observing and assessing interactions between children and family members.
• Providing reports to child protection case managers to assess and plan for the child's best interests.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel for extended periods.
• Possible overnight work and travel in evenings and early mornings.
• Occasional overtime to support child wellbeing.
• Comfort with lifting moderate weights such as car seats and children.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate contact visits between children and families.
• Transport children to services as required.
• Observe and report on interactions to inform case planning.
• Prepare and provide updates to child protection case managers.

Job description

Case Practice Support Worker (CPP2) opportunities are located across Victoria. The role supports child protection through visits, transport and case tasks to safeguard children's best interests.

Applicants must hold a valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel; overnight or early-morning shifts may occur. Some periods may require extended hours to support children's wellbeing; lifting may be needed. Salary: $62,742–$77,430 per year, plus superannuation.