Team Manager, Child Protection

Victorian Government; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) in Victoria is seeking a Child Protection Team Manager to oversee service delivery, resource management and case workflows across regional and urban settings.

Leading small practitioner teams, you will endorse and review case plans to ensure safety and development of children and young people, while aligning with statutory timeframes and organisational priorities. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

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
• Standardised reporting: reviews team documents including court reports, case plans and assessments, ensuring reporting obligations are met

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.

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
• Standardised reporting: reviews team documents including court reports, case plans and assessments, ensuring reporting obligations are met

Practice Induction Program (PIP)

All new Child Protection practitioners are required to complete mandatory, full-time five-weekPractice Induction Program (PIP). This training is designed to provide new employees with the necessary practice of knowledge and skills relating to the role. This is delivered online and in person with attendance in Melbourne required for some week blocks. Regional employees will be supported with travel and accommodation arrangements.

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 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm