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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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)

Job Details

Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Work Type: Fixed term - full time Job Function: Child protection Classification: CPP 5.2 Work Location: Box Hill Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/381128 Closing Date: 31-Aug-2026 Salary Range: $128,635 - $140,849 Job Duration: Fixed term until: 27-OCT-2027 Attachments: (Word, 173KB)
Position Description

(PDF, 283KB)
Position Description

Contact: Tibor Tumbas
(phone hidden), [email protected]

Position Details

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Team Manager to join our After Hours program on Fixed term,



full-time rostered basis until 27 October 2027 and make a real difference in the lives of children, young people and families. This position will be based in Box Hill.

As part of the After-Hours team you will work to a structured, rostered model and provide response and emergency outreach visits as required to all child protection matters that are received outside core business hours; at night, on weekends and on public holidays and will be entitled to applicable penalty rates and allowances.

The 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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Case planning review and case management: leads planning, review and management of their own and team members' case work
- Practice leadership: leads planning,



review and management of assessment and decision making in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements; expertly translates best practice principles and legislative requirements to apply in practice
- Developing others: encourages a learning environment for team members, promoting the need for gaining new knowledge, insights and skills

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/381128
Location: Box Hill
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Child protection
Classification: CPP 5.2
Salary Range: $128,635 - $140,849
Job Duration: Fixed term until: 27-OCT-2027
Date posted: 17-Aug-2026
Application Close Date: 31-Aug-2026
Attachments: (Word, 173KB)
Position Description

(PDF, 283KB)
Position Description

Contact:

Tibor Tumbas

(phone hidden), [email protected]

📌 Team Manager, Child Protection After Hours (Australia)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Australia