Child Protection Practice Leader & Navigator (Trauma-Informed)

Department of Families Fairness and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families Fairness and Housing in Victoria seeks a Child Protection Practice Leader Navigator to lead the Family Preservation and Reunification Response. This senior role champions trauma‑informed, culturally safe and child‑ and family‑centred practice, with a focus on connected, evidence‑informed work between Child Protection and family services.

The role includes case carrying, quality audits, reflective practice sessions and opportunities to influence practice culture; travel

Qualifications

• Must have Working with Children Check.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel, including in-country regions.
• Ability to work overnight and travel during evenings/early mornings.
• Understand Aboriginal culture and the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle within child protection practice.

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 in Victoria seeks a Child Protection Practice Leader Navigator to lead the Family Preservation and Reunification Response. This senior role champions trauma‑informed, culturally safe and child‑ and family‑centred practice, with a focus on connected, evidence‑informed work between Child Protection and family services.

The role includes case carrying, quality audits, reflective practice sessions and opportunities to influence practice culture; travel