Do you want to make a difference?
Right now is an exciting time to come and work in our child protection program in Victoria. Vacancies are immediately available for child protection practitioners.
Victoria's child protection system has received a major funding boost. This means:
- extra staff
- a new specialist intervention team
- extra funding for Community Service Organisations
- additional support and training for staff
- additional child protection Principal Practitioners
- new reforms
- increased capacity for Child FIRST
Child protection practitioners are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Child Protection offers opportunities to specialise in a range of areas - working with infants, adolescents, indigenous children and families, as well as culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
As a member of our valued workforce you will have access to:
- comprehensive resources
- professional training
- support and supervision
- career development opportunities
How to apply
Click on Child Protection applicants for more details on how to apply for child protection positions, or contact DFP Recruitment on (03) 8632 9900 or 1300 888 033.
The recruitment process for child protection practitioners (CPW2) uses a thorough and objective process to assess applicants' skills, knowledge and personal qualities (key selection criteria) to ensure they are best suited to the role.
Contact DFP Recruitment on (03) 8632 9900 or 1300 888 033.
Job description
You will be part of a team of practitioners, supported by a team leader and other senior experienced staff to:
- provide advice and consultation to people who report concerns about children and young people
- assess children and families where it is believed a child is at risk of significant harm
- engage and work with children and families to promote safety, stability and development of the child, and to strengthen family capacity
Qualifications
The preferred qualifications for working in child protection are:
- a Bachelor of Social Work
- a Diploma of Community Welfare Work
- a similar welfare-related tertiary qualifications which:
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- is at least diploma level or higher
- is at minimum a two-year full-time course
- included at least one applied unit of study in case management, case work practice and counselling
- included a supervised practical work placements.
- People with qualifications such as psychology, teaching and nursing are also welcome to apply.
Salary
Salary range for an entry level child protection worker (CPW2) starting at $47,037 - $57,755.
More senior roles (CPW3-CPW6) starting at $59,400 - $119,995.
Contact us
Enquiries about entry level (CPW2) positions call DFP Recruitment on (03) 8632 9900 or 1300 888 033 or contact your nearest regional office and ask for the Child Protection Recruitment Coordinator.
- Head Office, Melbourne CBD - erecruit@dhs.vic.gov.au
- Eastern Metropolitan - (03) 9843 6000
- North & West Metropolitan - (03) 9275 7000
- Southern Metropolitan - (03) 9213 2111
- Barwon South Western - (03) 5226 4540
- Gippsland - (03) 5136 2400
- Grampians - (03) 5333 6669
- Hume - (03) 5722 0555
- Loddon Mallee - (03) 5434 5555
www.careers.vic.gov.au