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Child Protection Practitioner - job post

DFFH Child Protection Practitioner
Victoria
$81,496 - $98,955 a year
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Job details

Pay

  • $81,496 - $98,955 a year

Location

Victoria

Full job description

Regional locations available: Swan Hill, Hamilton, Horsham, Wodonga, Wangaratta

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 strong 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's licence and willingness to travel is essential

Click here to access the Position Description, option to download to word available.

Our recruitment process

Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake psychometric assessments followed by attending a virtual online assessment centre on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Successful candidates are required to attend a 5 week mandatory practice induction program

How to Apply

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Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 09 August 2026.

Please ensure you have uploaded Mandatory Application Documents (Your application will not be progressed without these documents)

  • Resume
  • Proof of your working rights for Australia (passport and/or a copy of a valid visa)
  • Qualifications certificate*
  • Official academic transcript or USI statement
  • Driver licence
  • If you have full registration or membership with a Social Work Board or Association within or outside Australia, please attach a copy.

Important Information

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If your application has been rejected recently, you can re-apply after 6 months.

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