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 perks 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: Community Services Classification: CPP4 Work Location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/759821 Closing Date: 06-Sep-2026 Salary Range: $100,894 - $114,476 Job Duration: Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2027 Attachments: (PDF, 317KB)
Job Specification

(Word, 162KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Tamara Fish
(phone hidden) [email protected]

Position Details

THE ROLE

As an effective Advanced Child Protection Practitioner your role will be receiving and assessing reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. You will 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.

As part of the Interstate Child Protection Team (ICPT) you will undertake statutory case management for children who reside interstate and are subject to Victorian Child Protection Orders. You will work with ILOs and coordinate with the residing state to ensure Case Work Assistance is in place and that stability and case planning objectives are achieved including progressing interstate Order Transfers, Permanent Care assessments and PCOs, or alternative permanency pathways.

The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions and interstate is essential. There may be the requirement to work overnight and, travel in evenings and early mornings. On occasions, additional hours may be required to ensure the wellbeing of children.

You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.

This role supports the safeguarding of children which includes the inherent requirement to review, read, analyse and record sensitive child protection information including historical and current risks and child safety concerns.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Risk assessment and analysis: competently works with complex cases. Supports, advises and guides colleagues to understand and apply frameworks as required.




- Case planning review and case management: coordinates and leads planning, review and management of own case work.
- Critical inquiry: uses outcomes from critical inquiry to develop and build on existing knowledge and skills. Supports, advises and guides others to apply evidence-based frameworks to resolve issues.
- Standardised reporting: produces a range of documents in a confident manner.

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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/759821
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Community Services
Classification: CPP4
Salary Range: $100,894 - $114,476
Job Duration: Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2027
Date posted: 21-Aug-2026
Application Close Date: 06-Sep-2026
Attachments: (PDF, 317KB)
Job Specification

(Word, 162KB)
Job Specification

Contact:

Tamara Fish

(phone hidden) [email protected]

📌 Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne