Advanced Child Protection International Recruitment

THE ROLE

The Advanced Child Protection Practitioner receives and assesses reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. They undertake investigations and develop 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. This may include taking matters to court.

Please open the attached position description to read more about key accountabilities, salary, key selection criteria and personal qualities required for the role.

We are currently recruiting to the below office locations only:

Preston

Dandenong

Footscray

Bairnsdale

Sale

Wangaratta

Wodonga

Horsham

WHY CHOOSE A CAREER IN CHILD PROTECTION WITH DFFH

Now is a great time to make the move to live and work in Victoria with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. We currently have roles available across regional and metropolitan locations. Please view our for more information about our office locations and life in Victoria.

If you're a person who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children, then a career in child protection is for you. You'll find it challenging, rewarding and always changing.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Generous leave provisions 20 days of annual leave, 15 days of personal/ carer's leave, 5 days of professional development time per year, an extra 5 days of annual leave after 12 months of service and an extra 5 days of relocation leave to support your relocation to Victoria.

Salary sacrificing options such as vehicle novated leases, private health insurance.

Entitlement to access long service leave after 7 years of service.

Annual mobility payment of up to $1,595.

Dedicated and free wellbeing and support program specifically designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of child protection practitioners.

ABOUT YOU

The role requires significant practical experience as outlined in the position description and the ability to demonstrates these capabilities consistently in all settings/situations. You will also have confidence to support, advise and guide other colleagues on the application of these capabilities in their work.

Mandatory

• A Bachelor or Masters of Social Work or equivalent
• 2 years relevant social work experience
• A current and valid professional membership
• A valid driver's licence is required

and

• Ability to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card upon relocating to Victoria
  

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online for regional and metropolitan positions. Please ensure you have researched your preferred office location from the list of available locations mentioned in the advert.

Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

We encourage you to review our international recruitment attached to this advert.

Applicants must attach the following to their application:

• Current Resume and cover letter briefly outlining your experience and motivations for wanting to relocate to the nominated location in Victoria.
• Copy of valid social work professional membership
• Copies of qualifications and academic transcripts

Please note: Applicants must be eligible for employer sponsorship under the TSS 482 medium stream for 4 years. The department may sponsor eligible employees under the ENS TRT 186 permanent residency pathway.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including an international police check and misconduct screening.

Please note: Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria / International Recruitment & Relocation ()