Senior Child Protection Practitioners - Multiple Opportunites - Shepparton 

• Generous entitlements and a dedicated and free wellbeing and support program
• Financial supports for experienced practitioners living and working in regional Victoria
• Ongoing learning and career development

If you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people, a career in child protection is for you. As an essential worker, you'll have an opportunity to make real changes in communities, keeping children and young people safe and families strong.

The Goulburn Child Protection Branch prides itself on its commitment to making children safe, supporting stronger families, and protecting future generations.  The dynamic and professional practitioners located within our Shepparton office service a diverse client base.

The role 

Being a part of the child protection team means making a real change to the lives of others, keeping families safe and strong. The work of a Senior Child Protection Practitioner is complex, challenging, and rewarding.  Senior Practitioners need to have specialist child welfare knowledge and the ability to engage, and support other practitioners in engaging with children, young people and their families.

To be an effective Senior Child Protection Practitioner, you will have a strong sense of social justice and understand that families are complex, with their own unique histories. Importantly, you will be able to collaborate with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners in the development of plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people.

 The location

Located in the heart of Victoria's Goulburn Valley, Shepparton offers a vibrant regional lifestyle, with all the conveniences of a growing city. The area is known for its beautiful parks and rivers and a rich agricultural history which has earned the area an international reputation for quality produce. Shepparton is a rich multicultural community, with many cultural festivals and events held throughout the year.

 Why work for child protection 

 In this vital role you will be making a difference to communities across Victoria. Along with an annual salary of $113,022 to $124,884 and 12% superannuation you will receive: 

• regional retention allowance for eligible employees of $2,500 paid twice yearly over the life of the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024 
• regional relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
• an annual clothing allowance of $650, pro rata for part-time employees 
• yearly annual wage increases of 3 per cent over the life of the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024 
• 20 days of annual leave, 15 days of personal/carer's leave and an extra 5 days of annual leave after 12 months of service
• a dedicated and free wellbeing and support program designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of child protection practitioners as well as a wellbeing and support program for employees and their immediate families. 

 Read more about the benefits of joining child protection.  

 To work in child protection, you will need:  

• an Australian driver's license, and the legal right to work in Australia 
• 4+ years' work experience in social work, welfare or psychology 
• to hold the minimum relevant diploma level qualifications. We are looking for people with social work, welfare, or psychology qualifications. Read more about our qualification requirements 
• to hold or obtain a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) 
• to complete a National Crime Check before you start. 

  Are you ready to join us? 

 If you're ready to take the next step in your career apply online and provide the following documents in word format or PDF only:  

• a current and comprehensive resume/CV and a one-page cover letter 
• copies of your relevant qualifications, including transcripts as specified in your resume/CV 
• a copy of your visa and coloured copy of your passport, if applicable. 

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.