THE ROLE

The Child Protection Central Information Point (CIP) Officer will work in a multi-disciplinary team co-located in the CIP Operations Unit in FSV, with staff from Victoria Police, Corrections Victoria, and the Magistrates' Court of Victoria, all of whom perform the role of CIP Data Custodians for their respective agencies. The CIP Data Custodians provide a summary of targeted information upon request from family violence agencies. 

The Child Protection CIP Officer accesses the Child Protection Client Relationship Information System (CRIS) to assess and collate family violence information. This information will contribute to a consolidated report, which will assist in forming a comprehensive family violence risk assessment to keep victim survivors of family violence safe. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

•            Provide relevant advice on data held within DFFH databases, summarising information to support risk assessment and management of family violence.

•            Input and contribute to the preparation of CIP reports including the appropriate analysis of available information in a timely manner.

•            Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department and work in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Please open the position description to read more.

This role requires a Working with Children Check. 

Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check 
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.