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 advantages 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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Job Details

Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Work Type: Fixed term - full time Job Function: Executive Management Classification: SES1 Work Location: Geelong - Barwon area Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/522693 Closing Date: 17-Aug-2026 Salary Range: $240,938 - $310,385 Job Duration: 5 years Attachments: (Word, 147KB)
Position Description

Contact: Linda Gerdtz
0427 232 881

Position Details

THE ROLE

The Director, Child Protection leads the Child Protection program across the Barwon area. Working within the statutory framework, Child Protection provides child-centred,



family-focused services to protect children and young people from significant harm caused by abuse or neglect within the family and aims to make sure that children and young people receive services to deal with the effect of abuse and neglect on their wellbeing and development.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Lead the delivery of Child Protection operations, strategic planning and performance reporting function for the Area ensuring an evidence base is available to support effective service responses that improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and their families.
- Ensure that program targets, performance objectives and statutory responsibilities are met.
- Analyse, compile and report on data performance and trends within Child Protection.

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:
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants 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.

Job details Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Job Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/522693
Location: Geelong - Barwon area
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Executive Management
Classification: SES1
Salary Range: $240,938 - $310,385
Job Duration: 5 years
Date posted: 03-Aug-2026
Application Close Date: 17-Aug-2026
Attachments: (Word, 147KB)
Position Description

Contact:

Linda Gerdtz

0427 232 881

📌 Director, Child Protection, Barwon Area
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Barwon