Team Manager

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) is seeking a Child Protection Team Manager to oversee effective service delivery, manage resources and budgets, and support practitioners in complex child protection cases. The role involves travel in country regions and may require overnight or early morning work to ensure the safety and development of children.

Aboriginal culture knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policy and practice are essential to strengthen case

Qualifications

• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Risk assessment and analysis authorise 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

Job description

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities.

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

The Child Protection Team Manager is responsible for effective service delivery, managing resources and budget, cases awaiting allocation and small teams of practitioners. The Team Manager has the formal delegation to endorse and review case plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes. The position will work collaboratively with the Senior Child Protection Practitioners to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners.

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 authorise 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

Please open the position description to read more.

This role requires a Working with Children Check. Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

Applications close Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11.59pm