Child Protection Practice Leader & Navigator

Smile Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Melbourne seeks a Practice Leader Navigator in Child Protection to support activation of the Family Preservation and Reunification Response with trauma-informed, culturally safe and child-centred practice. This leadership role will promote a connected practice culture and drive quality improvements across teams.

The role may involve case carrying and regular practice forums, with travel across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

Qualifications

• Requires Working with Children Check.
• Understanding Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal Child Placement Principle.
• Knowledge of legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessment, analysis and intervention plans.
• Direct case planning review and management of team members' case work.
• Oversee critical inquiry and alignment with best practice and legislative requirements.

Skills

Risk assessment

Case planning

Critical inquiry

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Melbourne seeks a Practice Leader Navigator in Child Protection to support activation of the Family Preservation and Reunification Response with trauma-informed, culturally safe and child-centred practice. This leadership role will promote a connected practice culture and drive quality improvements across teams.

The role may involve case carrying and regular practice forums, with travel across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.