Team Manager

Department of Families Fairness and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families Fairness and Housing is seeking a Child Protection Team Manager to lead a small team of practitioners, oversee service delivery, manage resources and budget, and supervise cases awaiting allocation to ensure safety, stability and development of children and young people.

This role requires a valid Working with Children Check, a driving licence with willingness to travel including in-country regions, and an understanding of Aboriginal culture and related legislative and

Qualifications

• Must hold a Working with Children Check.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Understanding Aboriginal culture and related legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

THE ROLE

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.

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.

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.