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 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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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: Ongoing - full time or part time Job Function: Child protection Classification: CPP4 Work Location: Gippsland - Wellington Reference: VG/SEPT26CPP4WELLINGTON Closing Date: 11-Oct-2026 Salary Range: $100,894 - $114,476 Job Duration: N/A Attachments: (PDF, 309KB)
Position Description

(Word, 161KB)
Position Description

Contact: Child Protection Jobs
[email protected]

Position Details

You're Needed in Gippsland - Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (CPP4) roles

You'll be part of a team where you'll have opportunities to learn, grow and make a positive difference.

As an advanced child protection practitioner, you will receive and assess reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. Conduct investigations and develop plans to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This may include taking matters to court. You will often be dealing with more complex cases and will operate with an increased level of autonomy appropriate for the role.

Benefits

- Commencement Salary of $100,894 to $114,476 per annum (plus superannuation)
- Access to free Child protection wellbeing program (CPWP) and child protection health program (CPHP) designed to support the wellbeing of child protection staff
- Generous leave provisions, 20 days of annual leave, 15 days of personal/carers leave, an extra 5 days of additional leave after 12 months of service
- Child Protection Practice Induction Program delivered over 5 weeks,



to equip new starts with the necessary practice knowledge and skills
- Regional benefits, retention allowance of $2,500 for child protection practitioners that live in certain regional locations. Find out more here
- Flexibility work arrangements, flexible start and finish times, condensed working arrangements, part-time options and more
- An annual clothing allowance of $650

DFFH welcomes applications from suitably qualified temporary visa holders. Successful candidates may be eligible for employer sponsorship under SID482 visa. More information at Child protection jobs -

Recent starters in Outer Gippsland Area

We've created a program to support you in your new role. The New Starter Employee Support and Training program runs for 12 months. It offers tailored support to help you build your skills and confidence in the role.

You'll learn:

- how we work
- what the local priorities are, and how your work will contribute to these priorities
- about the local child protection service system. This includes learning who the key funded agencies are, and what services they offer.

You will continue to receive ongoing support in the role to help you succeed.

Career opportunities

You will be able to access the same career opportunities in regional locations as if you were in metropolitan locations. You will have full access to the range of wellbeing and development programs.

Relocating to Gippsland

The department may offer relocation support to help with your move. This will allow you to focus on settling in and getting started in your new role.

Retention allowance

You will be able to access Child Protection Retention Allowance. This is available once you are working and living in Gippsland. Visit the regional benefits web page for more information.

Our recruitment process

Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake psychometric assessments followed by attending a virtual online assessment centre on Wednesday 04 November 2026.

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Successful candidates are required to attend a 5 week mandatory

Key responsibilities:

- Conducting risk assessments and investigations
- Managing complex cases, problem solving and presenting matters to the Children's Court of Victoria as required




- Being responsible for supporting and developing Beginning Child Protection Practitioners in the integration of theory and practice while demonstrating your expertise through case practice
- Determining case plans (including stability plans, cultural plans and therapeutic treatment plans) for the safety and wellbeing of children
- Delivering case practice and case management services for children and young people who are either living with family or placed in out of home care.

Click to access the Position Description, (option to download to word available)

Skills and experience required

- Preferred candidates will have a social work, welfare, psychology related qualification and/or relevant experience
- Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years' case work or similar relevant experience in child and family social work
- A valid driver's license (learner's permit not acceptable)
- A current working with children's check card

Our recruitment process

- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position
- Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake psychometric assessments followed by attending a virtual online assessment centre on Wednesday 04 November 2026
- Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required
- Successful candidates are required to attend 5 week mandatory

How to Apply

Click the' Apply' button, you will be directed to our platform where you will be required to create an account if you do not already have one.

Applications are open from 14th September 2026 and close at 11:59pm on 11 October 2026

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)
- Qualifications certificate*
- Official academic transcript or USI statement
- Driver licence

- If you have full registration or membership with a Social Work Board or Association within or outside Australia, please attach a copy.

Important Information

If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format, please contact us.

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Job details Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Job Reference: VG/SEPT26CPP4WELLINGTON
Location: Gippsland - Wellington
Work Type: Ongoing - full time or part time
Job Function: Child protection
Classification: CPP4
Salary Range: $100,894 - $114,476
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 21-Sep-2026
Application Close Date: 11-Oct-2026
Attachments: (PDF, 309KB)
Position Description

(Word, 161KB)
Position Description

Contact:

Child Protection Jobs

[email protected]

📌 Advanced Child Protection Practitioner, Gippsland
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Gippsland