Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing are seeking dedicated Child Protection Practitioner's at an Advanced (CPP4) level to join our casual After-Hours team.
Child protection work is interesting, challenging, busy and fulfilling and involves therapeutic and analytical skills. You will be working in collaboration with families, Community Sector Organisations and professionals to develop and implement effective plans for children. You will be part of a great team that values collaboration and support. We offer access to excellent learning and development opportunities and a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
If you are ready to make a difference and meet the challenges of this rewarding role, we encourage you to apply!
As part of the After-Hours Services team you will work as a casual providing response and emergency outreach visits as required to all child protection matters that are received outside core business hours; at night, on weekends and on public holidays and will be entitled to applicable penalty rates.
The casual roles will be based in the following locations:
- Box Hill
- Ballarat
- Geelong
- Bendigo
- Morwell
- Bairnsdale
- Wangaratta
- Shepparton
Salaries
Current salary ranges (based on full time rosters and excluding 12% superannuation)
CPP4 $97,955 to $111,142
Including annual wage increases of 3% over the life of the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024.
Wellbeing
Specialised wellbeing programs for child protection practitioners. We offer dedicated and free and confidential wellbeing and support program designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of child protection practitioners. Refer to this link Child protection jobs - supporting our workforce | vic.gov.au
How to Apply and Next Steps
Qualifications
To work in child protection in Victoria, you must hold a relevant qualification in social work, welfare, psychology or community services as explained at this link Child protection jobs - requirements and eligibility | vic.gov.au
To apply for an Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (CPP4) role, it is expected you will have a minimum of two years relevant experience in child protection and/or child, youth and family welfare involving case management, along with the required qualifications.
Please refer to Child protection jobs - requirements and eligibility | vic.gov.au and ensure you understand and meet the legislated minimum qualification, experience and other requirements of the role prior to submitting your application.
To submit your application please click on the Apply for this Job button at the bottom of the page. Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, you will be invited to attend a virtual assessment centre which will be scheduled for week of 01 September 2025, where you will complete two assessments being a written case study and a group activity. Please note, the confirmed date for the virtual assessment centre will be dependent on application numbers and may be subject to change.
For further information please refer to the attached position descriptions or contact Michelle Ferran on 0458 079 331.
Applications close on 20 August 2025 midnight.