Child Protection Employment Program (CPEP) **** - Applications OpenDepartment of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC - VictoriaJoin 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.Working in childprotectionIf 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 strong 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.Key responsibilitiesThe work in child protection is varied.
In this role, and working under the direction of an experienced practitioner, there is an prospect to rotate through different areas of child protection.
Tasks may include, but are not limited to:supervising access visits between children and their familiestransporting children to services and visits using government vehicles, sometimes travelling distancessupporting the provision of in-home support to familiesdocumenting case notes.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.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 - DFFHCommencement date: successful applicants will need to be available to commence on Monday 8 February to attend the online orientation.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 ****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.
Commencement salaries effective 1 May ****: CPP3.1: $ 83,941 ( diploma qualification entry level) and CPP3.2: $87,539 (degree qualification entry level) Child protection jobs - salaries and benefits | vic.gov.auProgram eligibilityFor the **** program, applicants need to:be in their final year of study at commencement (due to complete their relevant qualification by December ****)to be available to work 3 to 5 days per week (7 hours and 36 minutes per day) for the duration of the programhold a valid, current Australian driver's licencebe 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) andhave (or be prepared to obtain) an employee Working with Children Check.Our recruitment processShortlisted candidatesare required toundertake psychometric assessments followed by attending a virtual online assessment centre in November ****.Relevant pre-employment screening andreference checks will berequired.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 (Victoria)
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