Job type: Ongoing - full time or part time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/CPP3AC24
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.
Being a Child Protection Practitioner means making real change to the lives of others – keeping children safe and families strong. Child protection is a career that grows with you, offering a range of professional pathways and leadership development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, then a career in child protection is for you.
Benefits of a career in Child Protection Include:
As an employee of the Victorian Government, you will have access to a broad range of benefits. These include access to professional development opportunities through training programs, peer support networks and health initiatives. Working in child protection, you will have access to a dedicated and free wellbeing and support program designed to support Child Protection Practitioner's mental health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities Include, however are not limited to:
* Receiving reports
* Conducting investigations
* Intervening if it is assessed that a child needs care and protection
* Taking matters before the Children's Court
* Supervising children on child protection orders
* Determining case plans (including stability plans, cultural plans and therapeutic treatment plans) for the safety and wellbeing of children
* Delivering case practice and case management services for children and young people who are either living with family or in out of home care
Please note, this current CPP3 intake is only for positions in the following locations:
* Preston
* Frankston
* Sale
* Warragul
* Geelong
* Portland
* Hamilton
KEY DATES
If progressed through the selection process, candidates will be required to attend an Online Assessment Centre via Zoom in mid December 2024 which will last for approximately 2 hours. Alterations to this date are not possible.
All new child protection employees to the department are required to complete one week of mandatory online training modules from 17 February 2025 and then attend a mandatory full time five-week Practice Induction Program (PIP) on Tuesday 25 February 2025. PIP is designed to provide new staff to the child protection program with some necessary practice knowledge and skills. Successful candidates will be required to attend PIP in person, in Melbourne with accommodation, travel and meals included.
How to Apply:
Only applications received online will be considered. You must attach a current resume and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the position, include your Official Academic Transcript and answer all of the application questions in full. Attachments can only be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf.
* Applicants must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen, Australian/New Zealand Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work rights eligibility will be checked at the initial stage of the recruitment process.
* If you are a current visa holder, please ensure you attach a coloured copy in pdf of your passport to your application as the department will complete a VEVO check.
* Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and international police check (if required) and a misconduct screening.
* Successful candidates must hold or be prepared to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check card and a valid Victorian Driver Licence.
Click 'Apply Now' below to submit your interest in this role.
For further information please visit the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing website: https://childprotectionjobs.dffh.vic.gov.au/
For more information on these positions please contact Chandler Macleod via email on DFFH.Recruitment@chandlermacleod.com
Please note: For this role, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review our Careers Page. This page provides information on the department's recruitment and pre-employment screening processes.
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