Child Protection Practice Leader & Navigator

Tasmanian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) in Melbourne is seeking a Practice Leader (Child Protection Navigator) to support activation of the Family Preservation and Reunification Response and promote the rights and best interests of children and young people.

You will model trauma-informed, culturally safe, child-and-family-centred practice integrated to improve safety and wellbeing outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Risk assessment and analysis: authorises plans and decisions in relation to risk assessment, analysis and mitigation/intervention
• Case planning review and case management: leads planning, review and management of their own and team members' case work
• Critical inquiry: leads planning, review and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements

Job description

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) in Melbourne is seeking a Practice Leader (Child Protection Navigator) to support activation of the Family Preservation and Reunification Response and promote the rights and best interests of children and young people.

You will model trauma-informed, culturally safe, child-and-family-centred practice integrated to improve safety and wellbeing outcomes.