Team Manager

Department of Families Fairness and Housing; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) in Victoria seeks a Child Protection Team Manager to lead a small team of practitioners and oversee service delivery, case planning and risk management.

You will collaborate with Senior Practitioners to strengthen practice, manage resources and budgets, and ensure timely achievement of case objectives, with flexibility for travel to in-country regions and occasional after-hours work as required.

Responsabilidades

• Risk assessment and analysis: authorises 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.

Descripción del empleo

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. If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

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. Occasionally, additional hours may be required including weekends, 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. 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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Risk assessment and analysis: authorises 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.