Practice Leader (Child Protection Navigator)

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC in Preston, VIC invites applications for a Practice Leader (Child Protection Navigator). This senior role leads risk assessment, case planning and critical inquiry to promote and protect the rights and wellbeing of children and young people, with a focus on trauma-informed, culturally safe, and family-centred practice.

The role requires a valid driver's licence, willingness to travel including in-country regions, occasional overnight work, and an

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check is required.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in-country regions.
• Role may require overnight travel and occasional extra hours.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and relevant legislation, policy and practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessment, analysis and mitigation/intervention decisions.
• Lead planning, review and management of own and team case work.
• Lead planning, review and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements.

Job description

Practice Leader (Child Protection Navigator)

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Preston VIC

The Child Protection Navigator is a Practice Leader Position dedicated to the Family Preservation and Reunification Response. The Child Protection Practice Leader Navigator supports activation of the Response and right time, with the right people and in the right place to promote and protect the rights and best interests of children and young people. The Child Protection Practice Leader Navigator will model and enhance trauma informed,

culturally safe and responsive practice that is child and family centred, relational and evidence-informed and integrated to improve outcomes of child safety, wellbeing and development. The Child Protection Navigator provides a unique opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families and has a strong focus to develop a connected and coordinated practice culture and mindset shift of Response practitioners within child and family services and Child Protection practitioners working together.

The role may also undertake case practice quality audits and provide regular practice forums and reflective practice sessions. A requirement of this role includes a case carrying component, commensurate with other responsibilities.

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: 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

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This role requires a Working with Children Check.
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.