Child Protection Operations Lead - Area Manager

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing seeks an Area Operations Manager to oversee local area operations, including staff management, budget and performance. The role drives practice changes to ensure safety and development of children and young people, and delivers on statutory responsibilities.

The position requires building partnerships with government, industry and community, representing the department in forums, and supervising Child Protection roles in the

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams in a public sector or child protection context.
• Strong budgeting and resource planning skills.
• Ability to manage complex inter‑agency partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management across local area, including budget, HR and performance of staff.
• Lead practice and develop plans to improve safety and outcomes for children and young people.
• Represent the department at industry forums, inter‑agency committees and government bodies.

Skills

People management

Budget management

HR & performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor-level leadership/management in social services

Tools

Policy collaboration tools

Job description

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing seeks an Area Operations Manager to oversee local area operations, including staff management, budget and performance. The role drives practice changes to ensure safety and development of children and young people, and delivers on statutory responsibilities.

The position requires building partnerships with government, industry and community, representing the department in forums, and supervising Child Protection roles in the