Team Manager, Child Protection

Dffh-Child-Protection-Practitioner; City of Bayside; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers in Victoria seeks a Child Protection Team Manager to lead a small practice team, oversee case planning, and supervise practitioners. The role involves resource and budget management, and ensuring safety and development of children within set timeframes.

The role requires collaboration with Senior Child Protection Practitioners, understanding Aboriginal culture, and adherence to relevant legislative and policy frameworks. A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading child protection teams and supervising practitioners.
• Ability to manage resources, budget, and caseloads effectively.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle.

Responsibilities

• Critical assessment and reflection across team practices.
• Risk assessment and mitigation decisions for complex cases.
• Lead planning, review and management of case work within a team.
• Engage in critical inquiry to align practices with legislative requirements.
• Oversee standardised reporting including court reports and assessments.
• Demonstrate reflective practice in interactions with staff and stakeholders.

Skills

People management

Risk assessment

Case management

Team leadership

Reflective practice

Job description

THE ROLEThe 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 INCLUDECritical assessment and reflection*; 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*; Reflective Practice: demonstrates expertise in reflective practice through interactions and communication with staff and stakeholdersPlease open the position description to read more.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.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)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.