Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
protected, 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 benefits 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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THE ROLE

The Child Protection Practice Leader (Sexual Exploitation)



plays a critical role in the protection of children and young people from sexual exploitation and is responsible for providing expert practice advice and leadership; supporting and developing Child Protection Practitioners and other key partners in the integration of theory and practice while demonstrating expertise through case management interventions, systems development and relationship building, and bringing about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people. A core requirement of this role includes a case carrying component, commensurate with other responsibilities.

A key purpose of this role is to more effectively identify children at risk of sexual exploitation, work with Victoria Police to prevent it, and support young people to recover.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Risk assessment and analysis: provides support, guidance and advice to the broader sector and community partners/stakeholders. Further develops and coach's others in their understanding of risk assessment and analysis.
- Case planning review and case management: directly supports and inputs into cases where there is unacceptable risk to the child.
- Critical inquiry: leads planning, review, and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.
Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (

Applications close Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Practice Leader (Sexual Exploitation) (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne