Case Practice Support Workers, Child Protection (Victoria)

Case Practice Support Workers, Child Protection (Victoria)

21 Sep
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Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic
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Victoria

21 Sep

Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic

Victoria

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.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large
print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed
on the ad.

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)

Case Practice Support Worker (CPP2) opportuntiies at various locations across the state:

Case Practice Support Practitioners (CPP2) are integral to child protection and involves case support tasks, such as facilitating contact visits, transporting children to services and other case support duties such as:





- observing and assessing the interactions between children and family members
- providing reports to child protection case managers to assess and plan for the child's best interests.

The transportation of children is a requirement of this role. As such, you will have a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel for extended periods of time. 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 must be comfortable lifting moderate weights such as car seats and 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.

For further information about the role including capabilities and key selection criteria, please review the position description attached or visit the Child Protection jobs - position descriptions | vic.gov.au.

Employment Status: Ongoing & Fixed Term vacancies. Full-time (76 hours per fortnight)



/ Part-Time and job share options may be available that meet programs needs during peak periods between 7am to 7pm. 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.

Various opportunities available across Victoria

Please note some office locations may not have current vacancies, and instead may consider competitive candidates to be placed into a talent pool.

Salary Range: $62,742 - $77,430 per annum, plus superannuation

How to Apply and Assessment Centre Stage: To apply, please upload your current resume/CV. The online application process uses a short form and should take approximately 10 minutes.

Please note the application form will ask for a copy of your qualifications to be uploaded, please note qualifications are not mandatory for these roles and you are welcome to apply without holding any qualifications. Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a virtual assessment centre where you will complete two assessments being a group activity and a written case study. The written case study has specifically been designed with the CPP2 capabilities in mind and discusses a scenario you might face in this role.

The assessment centres will take place on the TopScore platform. The Assessment Centre is planned to be held 5 Novemeber 2026.

No need to re-apply if you have a current CPP2 application in progress.

For further information please contact ************@dffh.vic.gov.au

📌 Case Practice Support Workers, Child Protection (Victoria)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic
📍 Victoria

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