Senior Child Protection Practitioner — Community-Based Impact

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC in Wangaratta VIC is seeking a Senior Child Protection Practitioner (Community Based). This outposted role is part of the Support and Safety Hub, reporting to the Team Manager, and involves collaboration with multiple services to intervene early for vulnerable children and families.

The role requires a valid Working with Children Check, travel to in-country regions, and potential after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Working within a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Provide expert advice and consultation to Hubs staff and partner services.
• Willingness to travel, including in country regions, and occasional irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Risk assessment and analysis to support safeguarding of children.
• Case planning review and case management guidance to hub staff and partners.
• Lead planning, review and management of issues in line with best practice and legislative requirements.

Skills

Risk assessment

Case management

Critical inquiry

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC in Wangaratta VIC is seeking a Senior Child Protection Practitioner (Community Based). This outposted role is part of the Support and Safety Hub, reporting to the Team Manager, and involves collaboration with multiple services to intervene early for vulnerable children and families.

The role requires a valid Working with Children Check, travel to in-country regions, and potential after-hours work.