Deputy Area Operations Manager Child Protection

Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic; Horsham; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Horsham VIC is seeking a Deputy Area Operations Manager to oversee local child protection operations, including budget and HR management, and to guide practice towards achieving case plan objectives for children and young people.

The role leads the local Child Protection Team Managers and Practice Leaders, collaborates with stakeholders, and requires a valid driver’s licence with willingness to travel, including in-country regions.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading child protection practice and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operational management across the local area, including financial, budget and HR management.
• Leads practice to develop plans to ensure safety, stability and development of children and young people.
• Supervises local area Child Protection Team Managers and Practice Leaders.
• Undertakes travel as required and ensures compliance with the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle.

Job description

Deputy Area Operations Manager Child Protection

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Horsham VIC

The Deputy Area Operations Manager is responsible for operational management across the local area including financial, budget, HR and performance management of staff, high profile case reviews and completion of ministerial briefings. The position leads practice to develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes.

The position works collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders and directly supervises the local area Child Protection Team Managers and Practice Leaders.

The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions is essential. There may be the requirement to work overnight and, travel in evenings and early mornings. On occasions, additional hours may be required to ensure the wellbeing of children.

You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Risk assessment and analysis: proactively identifies and analyses patterns associated with risk assessment and competently and autonomously exercises delegations.


• Case planning review and case management: effectively makes decisions in context of review and appeals and analyses case management across the team and broader area.


• Critical inquiry: utilising expert knowledge and evidence-based frameworks implements strategies for continuous improvement and emerging issues across the team and broader area.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.

Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

Practice Induction Program (PIP)

All newChildProtectionpractitionersarerequired tocompletemandatory,full-time five-weekPractice Induction Program (PIP). This training isdesigned to provide newemployeeswith the necessary practice of knowledge and skills relating to the role.This is delivered online and in person with attendance in Melbournerequiredfor someweek blocks. Regional employees will be supported with travel and accommodation arrangements.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.