Senior Practitioner — Child Protection & Family-Centred Practice

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; Frankston; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Frankston VIC is seeking a Principal Practitioner to strengthen the skills and knowledge of child protection practitioners and build a child-focused, family-centred practice culture that integrates evidence from research and critical reflection.

The role undertakes specialist assessments, case reviews, and maintains records; visits children, their parents, families and carers and other professionals involved with clients of Child Protection.

Qualifications

• Must have Working with Children Check
• Ability to travel including in country regions; may include overnight travel
• Understanding Aboriginal culture and legislative requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families and communities

Responsibilities

• Critical assessment and reflection
• Risk assessment and analysis to support and extend practitioner skills
• Case planning review and case management across the team
• Implement strategies for continuous improvement using evidence-based frameworks
• Standardised reporting and interpretation of information in reports
• Promote reflective practice for practitioners and ensure quality and consistency

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Frankston VIC is seeking a Principal Practitioner to strengthen the skills and knowledge of child protection practitioners and build a child-focused, family-centred practice culture that integrates evidence from research and critical reflection.

The role undertakes specialist assessments, case reviews, and maintains records; visits children, their parents, families and carers and other professionals involved with clients of Child Protection.