Senior Child Protection Practitioner – Community-Based Lead

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing VIC – Wangaratta, VIC is seeking a Senior Child Protection Practitioner (Community Based) to join a local hub team. You will provide expert advice, support and consultation to Hub staff and partner services on child protection concerns, with occasional attendance at local offices for related activities.

The role focuses on early intervention, collaboration with agencies, and delivery of community education on statutory processes and responsibilities,

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check is required.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel, including rural areas.

Responsibilities

• Risk assessment and analysis: further develops and coaches others.
• Case planning review and case management support to staff.
• Lead planning, review and management of issues per best practices and law.

Skills

Risk assessment

Case planning

Critical inquiry

Interagency collaboration

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing VIC – Wangaratta, VIC is seeking a Senior Child Protection Practitioner (Community Based) to join a local hub team. You will provide expert advice, support and consultation to Hub staff and partner services on child protection concerns, with occasional attendance at local offices for related activities.

The role focuses on early intervention, collaboration with agencies, and delivery of community education on statutory processes and responsibilities,