Director, Child Protection, Barwon Area

THE ROLE

The Director, Child Protection leads the delivery of Child Protection operations, strategic planning and performance reporting for the Barwon area. The Director, Child Protection provides leadership and operational oversight to the Child Protection program. The Director, Child Protection is responsible for stewarding and safeguarding the Child Protection program to meet program targets, performance objectives and statutory responsibilities for the Barwon area while delivering child-centred, culturally safe and family-focused quality services that promote improved client outcomes and foster a productive and cooperative work environment.

The Director, Child Protection is a key member of the executive team, and is critical in developing and maintaining relationships with community service providers, Aboriginal community controlled organisations, other departments, Victoria Police, universal and specialist service systems (Maternal and Child Health, Alcohol and Drug, Mental Health) and other key external stakeholders, as well as driving a collaborative network of information and innovation sharing within the child protection program in the department.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Lead the delivery of child protection operations, strategic planning and performance reporting function for the Area ensuring an evidence base is available to support effective service responses that improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and their families.

• Ensure that program targets, performance objectives and statutory responsibilities are met.

• Analyse compile and report on data performance and trends within Child Protection.

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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.