Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Melbourne VIC

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.

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 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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- 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 recent knowledge, insights and skills
- Problem solving: creates an environment that allows for proactive and shared problem solving, supporting the team to use their strengths to resolve issues

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This role requires a Working with Children Check.

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

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.

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📌 Child Protection Team Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic
📍 Melbourne