Help children and families through complex adoption decisions.
Guide adoption workers and shape how you deliver services.
Put your expertise to work supporting people affected by adoption.
Build on your leadership skills while helping children and families.
Fixed-term, full time role until June 2027, earning $110,910 - $122,380 per year, plus super.

About us

Adoption Services Victoria is part of the Civil and Enforcement Services Group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

Adoption Services delivers a range of services under the Adoption Act 1984 including counselling to people considering placing a child for adoption, assessing people to be approved to adopt a child from Victoria or overseas and providing records to people who have been affected by past adoptions.

What you will do

As practice leader, you will guide casework and support people who use adoption services. You will help your team make informed decisions about children, families and access to adoption records.

You will:
manage casework and daily services, including qualified supervision for adoption workers
develop and review case plans, assessments and support strategies to meet individual needs
guide workers through complex cases and share advice with other specialists
prepare detailed reports,



review court reports and present advice and recommendations in court
use research to improve policies and services, working with agencies and community groups to address complex needs.

About you

You must hold a recognised degree in social work or a similar welfare or behavioural field. Your degree must focus on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics or trauma, preferably with practical counselling or casework.

You should also have:
adoption expertise, including its history and experience with complex casework and assessments
knowledge of adoption law, including the Adoption Act 1984 and placing children in alternative home care
sound judgement when applying theory and research to assess needs, review progress and plan support
leadership and communication skills to coach staff, understand different views and guide your team through change.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Cathy Millon at @justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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