Job Description
Join the **** intake and gain real experience working in child protection. The Child Protection Employment Program (CPEP) is a paid 12-week full-time or 16-week part-time program that is an entry pathway to a Child Protection Practitioner (CPP) role. It gives final-year students (who will graduate by December ****) in social work and related fields the experience of what it's like to work in child protection.
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Working in child protection If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, then a career in child protection is for you. Child protection work is rewarding, fulfilling, challenging, and demanding. We are looking for professionals who are confident and resilient, with a robust sense of social justice. You must be empathetic and open to change when working collaboratively with families and other professionals. While there is a need for the understanding of therapy-based skills and referrals to these services, a great deal of case work involves statutory investigation, analysis, and critical thinking.
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supervising access visits between children and their families
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transporting children to services and visits using government vehicles, sometimes travelling distances
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supporting the provision of in-home support to families
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documenting case notes
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Program details n
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Full time or part time options are available: you can nominate to complete the program 12 weeks full time or 16-week part time. Part time means working 3 or 4 days per week.
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Locations available: there are opportunities across both metropolitan and regional Victoria. You will be required to select your preferred work location(s) when you apply. To check the full list of locations, visit: Locations | Child Protection Jobs - DFFH
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Commencement date: successful applicants will need to be available to commence on Monday 8 February to attend the online orientation.
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Want to know more about what the program has to offer? An online information session will be delivered Wednesday 14 October at 11:*****:00. To register: Child Protection Employment Program (CPEP) Information Session **** CPEP/CPP2
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Salary n
You will be earning a salary equivalent of $64,624 plus superannuation (pro rata) for the 12 or 16 weeks. Upon successful completion of the program and obtaining the relevant qualifications, participants may progress into an entry-level qualified child protection practitioner role at the CPP3 level, if there is a vacancy.
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Commencement salaries effective 1 May ****: CPP3.1: $ 83,941 ( diploma qualification entry level) and CPP3.2: $87,539 (degree qualification entry level)
Program eligibility n
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be studying a social work, welfare, psychology related qualification, and/or relevant experience (see qualification eligibility - Child protection jobs – requirements and eligibility | vic.gov.au)
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be in their final year of study at commencement (due to complete their relevant qualification by December ****)
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to be available to work 3 to 5 days per week (7 hours and 36 minutes per day) for the duration of the program
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hold a valid, current Australian driver's licence
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be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position (see requirements below) and
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have (or be prepared to obtain) an employee Working with Children Check.
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Recruitment process n
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Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake psychometric assessments followed by attending a virtual online assessment centre in November ****.
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Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
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Important Information n
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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Salaries and Benefits - Regional Benefits - Recruitment Journey - Office Locations For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (
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📌 Child Protection Employment Program (Cpep) 2027 - Applications Open (Melbourne)
🏢 DFFH Child Protection Practitioner
📍 Melbourne