Commencement salary of $81,496 - $98,955 per annum (plus superannuation) 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.

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 solid 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 licence and willingness to travel is essential

Child Protection Practitioner VIC - various, VIC, AU

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📌 Child Protection Practitioner (Melbourne)
🏢 DFFH Child Protection Practitioner
📍 Melbourne