Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Ballarat VIC
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing are seeking dedicated and qualified professionals to join their Child Protection After Hours Program as Beginning Practice (CPP3 level) Practitioners. If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people and families then we encourage you to read on and apply!
The After-Hours Child Protection program is a state-wide service operating out of metropolitan and regional Victoria that responds to and manages all urgent child protection matters received outside core business hours, including weekends and public holidays. As part of this team, you will assess current reports of potential child abuse or neglect and provide response, including investigation, plan development and emergency outreach visits as required.
In this role you will be required to work on a set, rotating roster that includes, day, afternoon and night shifts and will be entitled to applicable penalty rates and allowances.
Commencement salary
of $81,496 - $98,955 per annum (plus superannuation)
We have multiple opportunities available across the program as follows:
Full time (76h p/f) positions in Mildura, Morwell or Bairnsdale and Wangaratta or Shepparton
Part time (56h p/f) positions in Morwell or Bairnsdale, Ballarat, and Wangaratta or Shepparton
Part time (38h p/f) positions in Mildura
Essential to your success in this role is a relevant qualification in social work, welfare, psychology or community services, a Working with Children Check and Driver's License. Please refer toChild protection jobs - requirements and eligibility | vic.gov.auand ensure you understand and meet the legislated minimum qualification and other requirements of the role prior to submitting your application.




Working alongside a passionate, supportive and collaborative team, where your learning journey and contributions are valued
Excellent training and career development opportunities
Mobility pathways
Tailored wellbeing and support program
Competitive annual salary plus shift penalties and 12% super
Annual wage increases
Salary package resulting in tax saving
Additional 5 days of annual leave per annum
Substitute leave for public holidays
Annual clothing allowance of $650
Retention allowance of $2,500 forchild protection practitioners that live in certain regional locations - Click here to find out more
Our recruitment process
Shortlisted candidatesare required toundertake psychometric assessments followed by attending a virtual online assessment centre on
Wednesday 2nd September ****.
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.Successful candidatesare required toattend a 5weekmandatorypractice induction program
Applications close at 11:59pmon Sunday 9thAugust ****.
Please ensure you have uploaded Mandatory Application Documents (Your application will not be progressed without these documents)
Resume
Proof of your working rights for Australia (passport and/or a copy of a valid visa)
Official academic transcript or USI statement
* If you have full registration or membership with a Social Work Board or Association within or outside Australia, please attach a copy.
If you require any adjustments to fullyparticipatein the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format, please contact us.
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📌 Child Protection Practitioner, After Hours Service (Ballarat)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic
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