Senior Child Protection Practitioner & Practice Leader

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

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing VIC in Melbourne seeks a Principal Practitioner to strengthen the skills and knowledge of child protection practitioners and to foster a child-focused, family-centred practice culture.

The role delivers specialist assessments, case reviews and interventions, maintains case records, and provides high level expertise, supervision and mentoring to staff while leading continuous improvement based on evidence and best practice.

Qualifications

• Understanding Aboriginal culture and related legislative frameworks.
• Ability to travel within Victoria and work variable hours as required.
• Working with Children Check is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Critical assessment and reflection on complex cases.
• Lead case review, planning and management within the team.
• Provide standardised reporting and professional supervision.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Support staff mentoring and practice development.

Skills

Critical assessment

Risk assessment

Case planning review

Case management

Reflective practice

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing VIC in Melbourne seeks a Principal Practitioner to strengthen the skills and knowledge of child protection practitioners and to foster a child-focused, family-centred practice culture.

The role delivers specialist assessments, case reviews and interventions, maintains case records, and provides high level expertise, supervision and mentoring to staff while leading continuous improvement based on evidence and best practice.