You're Needed in Gippsland - Child Protection Practioner (CPP3) roles You'll be part of a team where you'll have opportunities to learn, grow and make a positive difference. Beginning Child Protection (CPP3) is the entry level for child protection practitioners where, you will be responsible of managing a variety of cases and issues increasing in complexity with your experience, while changing the immediate future of at-risk children and their families.

Benefits

- Commencement Salary of $81,496 - $98,955 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 recent 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

Additional benefits

- Flexibility work arrangements, flexible start and finish times, condensed working arrangements, part-time options and more
- An annual clothing allowance of $650

New 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.

- how we work
- what the local priorities are, and how your work will contribute to these priorities
- about the local child protection service system.

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.

Key responsibilities

- Undertaking risk assessment, including assessment and investigation of reports to child protection
- Planning, implementing and reviewing case plans and case work tasks to address identified risks
- Coordinating and negotiating services for children and young people
- Providing or arranging practical and emotional support to children, young people and families
- Where necessary, taking matters to the Children's Court to ensure the safety of children or young people and supervising orders made by the Children's Court.

Who we are looking for?

- A strong sense of social justice and understanding that families are complex
- Confidence in building relationships with children, young people and their families
- Demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to children, families and communities, including Aboriginal Child Placement Principles
- A social work, welfare, psychology related qualification and/or relevant experience
- The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel is essential

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