Advanced Child Protection Practitioner - Internal Advancement Process

Advanced Child Protection Practitioner - Internal Advancement Process

Child Protection Practitioner employees have the opportunity to demonstrate their suitability at the Advanced Child Protection Practitioner level and have their substantive role uplifted. 

To be eligible you must be a current, ongoing Child Protection Practitioner, employee who holds mandatory qualifications and can demonstrate that you have successfully been meeting your performance goals at a high standard as a Child Protection Practitioner.

Through this process you will be required to demonstrate the capabilities of a Advanced Child Protection Practitioner through a recruitment assessment centre.

You will undertake a variety of exercises including a group discussion and written task delivered online.  

As a part of this assessment, we will be seeking referee checks to confirm findings from the assessment centre and we recommend that you discuss your intent to apply with your current manager.  Please note if you are still completing your probation period your manager may be contacted to discuss the suitability of your application. 

About the role 

At the Advanced Child Protection Practitioner level you will have the opportunity to drive your own cases, work with others, combining your qualifications, experience and expertise across the team portfolio.  

You will operate with a higher degree of autonomy, leading the planning review and management of your own case load and you will competently work on cases of greater complexity.  

Additionally, you will support and model collaborative practice with stakeholders and colleagues and provide support and guidance to students and colleagues with less experience, where applicable. 

For further information about the role including capabilities and key selection criteria, please review the position description or discuss with your current supervisor/team manager. 

 How to Apply and Next Steps 

To apply please attach your current resume/CV and a short covering letter. The online application process uses a short form and should take approximately 5 minutes.  

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, you will be invited to attend a virtual assessment centre where you will complete three exercises.  

For further information please contact hrdivisional@dffh.vic.gov.au.  

Applications are open to midnight Friday 09 November 2025.